Buckingham Palace, the grand and iconic
London residence of His Majesty the King is an absolute must-see on any
visit to London. A fully working royal palace, housing not only The
King, but serving as the administrative headquarters of the Royal
Household.
The 19 State Rooms are exquisitely furnished with fine examples of
French and English antique furniture and display some of the greatest
treasures from the Royal Collection, including works by Rubens,
Canaletto and Rembrandt, sculpture by Canova and porcelain by Sèvres.
The Garden
Often called the ‘walled oasis in the middle of London', the gardens of
Buckingham Palace are a true sight to behold. Home to 30 different
species of bird and over 350 different wild flowers, there is plenty to
see and enjoy. Visitors finish their tour with a walk along the south
side of the garden, taking in views of the famous lake and the west
front of the palace.
Extend your day with a visit to the Royal Mews - select either the 10:45am or 1:45pm timeslot
Visit His Majesty The King’s official London residence and see two
fascinating parts of Buckingham Palace. First, take a walk around the
Royal Mews before entering the State Rooms and exploring the exquisite
and historical rooms containing precious pieces from The Royal
Collection.
Begin with a look around the amazing Royal Mews, where you will see
iconic vehicles are used for State visits, the State Opening of
Parliament, official engagement and, of course, coronations and royal
weddings. Get up-close to the Gold State Coach which has been used for
every coronation since George IV. The newest addition to the fleet is
the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a beautiful vehicle made especially for
the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The vehicle combines classic style
and craftsmanship with more modern technologies – an extraordinary
example of modern tradition.