Buckingham
Palace – The residential abode of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh
The Buckingham Palace was built way back in 1702 and
the palace also served as the residence of Queen Charlotte. Ever since its
inception, the palace has undergone renovations a number of times but the
original architectural grandeur has remained intact.
Today,
Buckingham Palace is the residential abode of the Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh. Not only this, the palace also serves as the administrative
headquarters of the British monarchy. The palace also serves as the venue where
Her Majesty meets and entertains guests.The 45-minute change of guards ceremony
at the Buckingham Palace is witnessed by thousands of locals and tourists each
year.
As
far as art and paintings are concerned, the Buckingham Palace in London has one
of the world’s richest collections of art work. These are displayed in the
State Rooms and great works of art from legends like Rubens, Rembrandt,
Vermeer, Poussin and Claude can be seen at the palace.
The
grandiose State Dining Room located to the west of the palace is a room worth
visiting where many distinguished persons have dined in the past with Her
Majesty.
There
is also the Music Room where guests are introduced to the Queen and The Duke of
Edinburgh. The Music Room was the place where The Prince of Wales, The Princess
Royal, The Duke of York and Prince William were christened.
The
regal and grandiose Drawing Room and the marvelous Bow Room are worth visiting.
The Bow Room was built for King George IV to serve as a library but it never
materialized.
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