Every summer the doors are flung open to some of London's Royal Palaces, see how International dignitaries are shown only the most perfect hospitality by the UK's monarch.
Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace are open to the public regularly.
Buckingham Palace is one of London's most iconic landmarks, and no visit to the Capital is complete without a visit to the seat of Royalty itself.
The Palace became the official Royal residence of the British Monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. The original building dated back to the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. After modest alteration to create three wings around a central counrtyard in Queen Victoria's days, the well known balcony was added in the early 20th Centry.
The Palace chapel was destroyed by a bomb during World War II. The Queen's Gallery was built on the site, and first opened to the public in 1962.
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Changing The Guard at Buckingham Palace |
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The well known event takes place on alternate odd days in August 2010 (1, 3, 5 etc). During September the Guard will be changed on alternate even days (2, 4, 6 etc). The event may not take place during extreme weather conditions. |
The State Rooms are the heart of the working palace and are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto; sculpture by Canova; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture.
Book your tour of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace online.
The State Rooms are open to the public until 1st October 2010. |
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The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.
Book your tickets to The Queen's Gallery online with Attractiontix.
The Queen's Gallery is open all year round, but will be closed on selected dates. |
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Buckingham Palace & Garden Highlights Package |
Tour and Hotel packages from superbreak.com
An audio tour of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, followed by a guided garden highlights tour, which will take in the Herbaceous Border, the summer house, the Rose Garden and views of the Waterloo Vase and Palace tennis court.
Book your Buckingham Palace and Garden Hightlights tour with a selected hotel online with Superbreak.
Available until 24th September 2010. |
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One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace provides a unique insight into how the Royal Household provides transport by road for The Queen and other members of the Royal Family. The Royal Mews houses the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages and motor cars, used for coronations, State Visits, royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements.
Book your tour of The Royal Mews online with Attractiontix.
The Royal Mews is open until 31st October 2010. |
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