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Buckingham Place

London

England’s most famous royal palace,Buckingham Palace opens it doors every summer to the general public-so they can have a look at some of the most treasured painting,gifts,jewellery and much more. It is the official residence of HRH Queen Elizabeth 11 and was originally acquired by King George 111 for his wife Queen Charlotte and since then it became increasingly know as the ‘queen’s house’ and fourteen of George’s children were born there.

When George IV became king he decided to actually convert the house into a royal palace for state occassions and employed a really famous architect John Noble to help him basically extend the building as we know it today. If British history-especially the Royal family is of interest to you then a tour of the palace is highly recommended-because it shows you the visitor the past and present-and how it reflects our modern culture,politics and British democarcy at its peak.

Just  so you know Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to live as there from 1837. She actually before she moved there had Marble Arch removed from the palace so that they could have more bedrooms for their family. The present state-rooms which all visitors have the opportunity of seeing are still used by the present members of the royal family-to receive and entertain guest on state and ceremonial occasions.

The highlight of the visit for any visitor that has an interest in art,paintings and ceremonial artefacts is a must . Its an opportun ity not to be missed because you can view paintings by Salvado Dali,embroidered silk scarf from Nelson Mandela,a grove of maple trees. The state-rooms are decorated in an elegant and lavish fashion and there are numerous painting adorning the walls from artists like Ruebens,Rembrandt,Canaletto,Vermeer and Poussin. There are exquisite samples of many fine porcelain figurines,some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.

Opening Times July-September

Adults £15.00

Children under 17 £8.50

Children under 5 free

Family Pass £38.50

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