Buckingham Palace has been the official home of
the Royal Family for over 166 years, Queen Victoria was the
first monarch to make Buckingham Palace her official home. It is
possible to tell if the present Queen is in residence, if the
flag on the east front is flying the Queen is in residence.
In the summer the Royal family moves to the
court of Balmoral it is at this time that the palace open's for
a few weeks in order that the general public can visit. During
a tour of the Palace you get the chance to view the State
Dining Room and Throne Room, with perhaps the vaulted picture
galley been the highlight, the gallery stretches down the centre
of the Palace. Included in the collection of art are
masterpieces in Ruben, Rembrandt and Van Dyck.
Changing of the guard were soldiers from the
Queens regiment formally hand over the keys to the palace, takes
place on the forecourt on alternate mornings at 1130. This is an
extremely popular ceremony, so it is advisable to arrive early
for a good view.
Hotels Near Buckingham Palace.
Rubens
At The Palace
39 Buckingham Palace Road, City of Westminster, London
Rooms from: £99.00
(Distance: 0.2m)
Crowne
Plaza London St James
45-51 Buckingham Gate, City of Westminster, London
Rooms from: £129.00
(Distance: 0.3m)
St. James Club and Hotel
7-8 Park Place, St James, City of Westminster, London
Rooms from: £145.00
(Distance: 0.3m)
Thistle
Westminster
Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London
Rooms from: £95.00
(Distance: 0.3m)
Ritz Hotel
150 Piccadilly, St James Park, City of Westminster, London
Rooms from: £291.00
(Distance: 0.4m)
The Sanctuary House Hotel
33 Tothill Street, Westminster, City of Westminster, London
Rooms from: £73.00
(Distance: 0.4m)
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