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grandmaR Says: Although the tour buses don't go in front of Buckingham Palace, the taxicabs can still go through in front of it. My grandson wanted to see the palace for himself. But having been on a tour of Ireland where he had seen many Irish castles, he did not think Buckingham was very...
DEBBBEDB Says: On Monday morning we took the tube to Buckingham Palace where we took the Big Bus walking tour for the Changing of the Guard (fabulous tour).1. ROYAL LONDON WALK - (1.5 HOURS)Includes Changing of the GuardOur classic Royal London Walk takes you to the very heart of historic...
See the Gold State Coach at the Royal Mews
Confucius Says: The Royal Mews is located left around the corner behind Buckingham Palace. It's a working stable where the royal family keeps horses and carriages used for important state occasions, like coronations and weddings.The highlight of a visit to the Royal Mews is seeing the 4 ton...
Watch the changing of the guard ceremony
Confucius Says: The highlight of any visit to Buckingham Palace is the guard changing ceremony at 11:30 every day between May and July. Try to arrive at the palace before 10:45 so that you can stand in one of the better places to take photos. Note from my first photo that the ceremony...
DEBBBEDB Says: On Friday we took the Big Bus tour, and then we got off and walked to Buckingham palace where we saw a mini changing of the guards
TinKan Says: If you can figure it out you can get a good picture of the members of the royal family by waiting near the gate.We were lucky as there were not many people waiting around the gate the day we visited the palace.
grandmaR Says: The guide on the bus told us about 1982 when Michael Fagan gained access to the Queen's bedroom. After this incident, barb wire was put along the top of the wall. I don't know about the timing of the wire installation. I do remember reading about this. As he sat on the bed...
Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace
grandmaR Says: The Royal Mews was in the second tier of things I wanted to see in 2002, and unfortunately, the top of the Big Bus was as close as I got. I wanted to look at the stables and the horses more than at the state carriages. The mews can hold up to 30 horses (Windsor Bays and...
TinKan Says: Take some time away from all the people around the palace and walk around the lake on the grounds of the palace.There are many ducks and geese around so you may want to bring some bread to feed the ducks.
grandmaR Says: This is a picture that I took from the top of the Big Bus of the Queen Victoria Memorial which is topped off by a gilded figure of Victory accompanied by Constancy and Courage. This was all I saw of Buckingham Palace on this trip. It wasn't one of my goals.But I really like...
TinKan Says: The Queen Victoria Memorial (also known around London as The Wedding Cake) was built in 1911 to honor Queen Victoria. The 13 feet high statue of Victoria is surrounded by the figures representing Charity, Courage, Truth and JusticeTruth, Justice, and Motherhood surround the...
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On Friday we took the Big Bus tour, and then we got off and walked to Buckingham palace where we saw a mini changing of the guards
Q: Is it a good idea to tour Buckingham palace first thing in the morning before the changing of the guards? Will that be enough...
A: Slightly difficult question as I don't know when you will be visiting London but assume it must be between 28th July and 25th September 'cos that is when Bcukingham...
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Toy Soldiers On Parade At Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace is the home of the British Royal Family. It is positioned at the end of the Mall, with Queen Victorias Monument just in front of it.
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