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You're in London right? So you wanna see Buckingham Palace, home of the Queen of England. I definitely recommend seeing it, but it wasn't what I had envisioned. Kind of reminded me of something equivalent to the White House in Washington D.C.
I guess I was expecting something like a castle.
If you want to see changing of the guard, they only do that at certain times. So you might want to find out when they do that before you head out. Leave a Comment Directions: Green Park tube
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 Oh when the guards...are
marching out...:) by MedioLatino
Try to settle yourself at the statue in front of the main entrance and then you can see the guards marching out.
'The schedule of the changing is supposed to be like this:
- Daily at 11.30am from April - July
- Odd days during August & November (1, 3, 5 etc)
- Even days during September & October (2, 4, 6 etc)
Alternate days for the rest of the year. Leave a Comment Directions: Green Park tube
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 Guards by Jenniflower
In times past, much of the British Army was kitted out in redcoats but now its use is much more limited. (I am not sure that the red coats and camouflage went too well together!).
The 5 regiments of foot guards (Coldstream, Grenadier, Welsh, Scots & Irish) wear red ceremonial tunics.
They usually form the guard at Buckingham Palace and a changing the guard ceremony takes place 11:30 - 12:15 (on odd days in winter).
Get there a little earlier to secure a good vantage point to take those ever-necessary photos to take back home.
If you stand close enough you can also hear what they are saying, which is always very interesting!
If you miss this 'changing of the guard' here, remember there is one at the Tower of London too.. much smaller in size, but just as 'pompous' and enjoyable :) Leave a Comment
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Buckingham Palace is only open to the public in the summer monthes. We visited the day after it was closed to the public.This is one very breathtaking place from the outside. The Palace has been the home of the British Monarchy since Quenn Victoria decided to reside here in 1837. If you see a raised flag it means the Queen is in residence. The palace was rebuilt in 1825 and redone in 1913. The gates outside are something to see and all the ornamental statues. Leave a Comment Phone: 020/7839-1377 9:30am-5:30pmDirections: Green Park tube and walk south through the park or St. James Park tube then walk north along Queen Anne's Gate west on Birdcage Walk to the gate.Other Contact: 020/7799-2331 recorded msg
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 Me and Genius Jackie by bryINpoland
The palace wasnt all i expected it to be, but it still is pretty neato.
If you are going to see the changing of the gaurd. Be aware that its not always daily, except during the summer. On some months its every even day, and some its odd days. To enter the palace it will cost 13.50 (pounds). For more info on visiting the palace check the following link to their homepage. Buckingham Palace
Have a good time!
* Please feel free to rate this tip, or any of my other tips,. I am always looking to make improvements. Thank you... Leave a Comment Phone: +44 20 7321 2233Directions: Nearest tube is Green Park or Victory station. Tube Map. The palace is located at the end of the road called "The Mall". Its also between Green Park and St. James Park.Website: http://www.royal.gov.uk/
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 Crowd outside, at the statue by MedioLatino
It's supposed to happen on these days, but check in advance for exact dates:
- Daily at 11.30am from April - July
- Odd days during August & November (1, 3, 5 etc)
- Even days during September & October (2, 4, 6 etc)
Alternate days for the rest of the year.
Actually to stand/sit at the statue in front of the main entrance is not better either...you will miss (or see from distance only) the changing, but to compensate you will see them marching out at least...:) Leave a Comment Directions: Green Park tube
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 by CoAir13Leave a Comment Directions: Green Park tube
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When I arrived in London, the media were reporting the dead of 15 British soldiers in one week in Afghanistan mainly by roadside bombs.
The political row was strong: not enough troops on the ground, critical shortage of helicopters and armoured vehicles not resisting the IEDs.
The public at the change of guard is not always aware that the soldiers parading with great skill are also often on operations abroad. In that week the Welsh Guards had lost in Afghanistan their colonel and a guardsman killed in the explosion of their armoured vehicle.
At Buckingham the parade went on as usual.
Directions: Green Park tube
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Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837.
It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence, with 775 rooms.
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