In 1820s George IV Palace In 1837 Queen Victoria Rebuilt in time Today Headquarters of the Monarchy Official events Receptions Open to visitors Interior 77,000 m2 of floorspace 775 rooms Lavishly furnished Paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Claude Sculptures by Canova and Chantrey Changing the Guard Traditional ceremony At Buckingham Palace Change of guard Guard Mounting Full-dress uniform of red tunics and bearskins At 11.30am Takes approximately 45 minutes Visiting Millions of tourists Opened from August to September Guards Buckingham Palace garden The Queen's gallery References http://www.tourist-information-uk.com/changing-the-guard.htm http://www.tourist-information-uk.com/buckingham-palace.htm http://buckinghampalaceuk.blogspot.com http://www.royal.gov.uk/latestnewsanddiary/factfiles/40factsaboutbuckinghampalac e.aspx http://www.bestourism
pool, post office and police station. The largest room at Buckingham Palace is the Ballroom. There’s a helicopter landing area, a lake, and a tennis court in Buckingham Palace’s garden. And Victoria monument near the Buckingham Palace. Royal Flag When the Queen is at home - her royal flag flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. This flag is called the Royal Standard. Foot Guards Five regiments of Foot Guards They wear red jackets, and furry hats called bearskins. Changing of the Guard Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place each morning. Links http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/the-state-rooms-buckingham-palace http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham_Palace http://www.royal.gov.uk/ http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/london Thank You for attention!
the City of Westminster. The palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. The building was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. Buckingham Palace finally became the principal royal residence in 1837. When the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. This flag is called the Royal Standard. Five regiments of Foot Guards guard the Palace. They wear red jackets and tall, furry hats called bearskins. Kensington Palace Kensington Palace is located in Kensington Gardens near Hyde Park. It was built in the 17th century and has been a residence has been a royal residence since. It was the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales. It was improved by Sir Christorpher Wren. Currently some parts of the palace are open to public. Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace is a large royal palace in the southwest of London. The British Royal family hasn't lived in it since the 18th century