Buckingham Palace
open up these lavish rooms to the public.
In 1993 the Royal family took the massive decision to open
Buckingham Palace to tourists and the public as a way to increase
income for the Royal household. Buckingham Palace has 775
rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest
bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
About 400 people work at the Palace, including domestic servants,
chefs, footmen, cleaners, plumbers, gardeners, chauffers,
electricians, and two people who look after the 300 clocks. At the
rear of the palace, is the large and park-like garden which,
together with its lake, is the largest private garden in London. Here
the Queen hosts her annual garden parties each summer, and also
holds large functions to celebrate royal milestones, such as
jubilees. It covers 40 acres, and includes a helicopter landing area,
a lake, and a tennis court.
When the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag flying from
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