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Buckingham Palace: Visit #1 - Stop # 2: Buckingham Palace
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  • By Jehcekah on January 19, 2004
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  • Buckingham Palace - London
    Buckingham Palace
    by Jehcekah
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    After viewing Westminster Abbey, we walked along up Storey's Gate Road and made a left onto Birdcage Walk, which runs along St. James's Park. As you approach the Palace, turn right and enter the courtyard through the gate. The courtyard has a large statue memorial for Queen Victoria and you will find many opportunites for interesting photos. If you're lucky, you'll find yourself there on a day where the Changing of the Guard happens. Our guidebook told us that in September, it happens on odd days at 11:30am. However, it did not commence on the 15th of September this year. We were very disappointed. Please call 0839-123411 to find out when the Changing of the Guard occurs on the days you are in town. You can tour the Palace's State Apartments for about ?10.50. However, our guidebook had this to say, "Many people find the visit overpriced and disappointing." Also, the queues were very long for the tour. We also decided to save some time and we skipped the tour.

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    Buckingham Palace: Buckingham Palace
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  • Updated By Gypsystravels on August 13, 2005
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  • The Palace - London
    The Palace
    by Gypsystravels
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    Britain's monarchs have changed their official residences throughout the centuries from The Tower of London to Westminster to Whitehall to Kensington and St. James's, and finally to Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is now the official London residence of the reigning monarch. The royal residences or palaces were individually tailored to suit each monarch, consequently subjecting the buildings to virtually incessant remodelling, rebuilding and repairs. The palace is surrounded on three sides by parks, St. James' Park, Green Park and Hyde Park. There are also 40 acres of gardens on palace grounds, complete with statuary, pool and fountain. Queen Elizabeth's own private suites overlook Green Park, a lovely, tree-lined preserve virtually overflowing with daffodils in the spring. Between St. James' Park, the oldest of the nine royal parks, and Green Park lies The Mall. The Mall begins at the gates of Buckingham Palace and ends at Trafalgar Square. It is the route most commonly taken by royal processions on state occasions. The royal family lives here at the palace when in London. They are: Their Majesties the Queen, Elizabeth II and her husband/consort, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh; their daughter, Princess Anne; their eldest son, Prince Charles of Wales; their second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and their youngest son, Prince Edward and his wife Princess Sophie, Earl and Countess of Wessex. The second in line for the throne, Prince William of Windsor, is the first son of the late Princess Diana of Wales and her ex-husband Prince Charles of Wales. The other son of the couple is Prince Harry.

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    Buckingham Palace: Changing of the Guard
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  • Updated By jamiesno on April 7, 2004
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  • Changing of the Guard - London
    Changing of the Guard
    by jamiesno
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    I've been in London, now a couple of times but it was back in 1993 when I got to witness the changing of the guard and saw the Buckingham Palace. It was beautiful and watching the changing of the gaurd was a glimpse into oldtime british history and royalty. There is a good web site at: www.changing-the-guard.com I scanned this picture. I tried to see this event again in February 2003 but downtown London was swamped with millions of people protesting the war in Iraq so we were forced stay out of the downtown area!

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  • Directions: Green Park tube
  • Website: http://www.royal.gov.uk
  • Other Contact: www.changing-the-guard.com

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    Buckingham Palace: Buckingham Palace
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  • By Travelchili on November 29, 2003
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    by Travelchili
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    It is nice to see the Palace and walk around, although the whole place gets very crowded and you feel like you have arrived to the biggest tourist trap. If you want to see the change of guards, you better get there very early or you won't see much.

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    Buckingham Palace: Victoria Memorial
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  • Updated By kenyneo on October 8, 2004
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  • I was here !! - London
    I was here !!
    by kenyneo
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    The Victoria Memorial is an imposing, tall edifice by the sculptor Thomas Brock (1911) with a surround by the architect Aston Webb. It is 82 ft high, and has a large statue of Victoria facing eastwards, away from Buckingham Palace. On the north (Mall side) is an Angel of Justice with subsidiary figures, and on the opposite side a more peaceful group with an Angel of Truth. The Justice figure is an archetypical Brock sculpture, and is worth careful study - know this statue, and you know much of Brock. The fourth side of the monument, facing west towards Buckingham Palace, is Charity. Up above, on the pinnacle, is a gilded figure of Victory with two seated figures. The plinth, raised by four steps above the surround, has ships' prows facing the corners, suggestive of Britain ruling the seas, and maintaining the nautical accent to The Mall. The whole edifice and statues are of white marble, of which, remarkably, some 2,300 tons were used my journey I was sitting there for at least 15 minutes , doing nothing but watching the cars passed by ...enjoying the sun bathing and occasional breeze that glided by ...and my mind was living in the moment , thinking of nothing but absorbing the every essence and vibrance of the place ....its cool ...

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    Buckingham Palace: The changing of the guards
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on June 5, 2006
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    Guards
    by Jenniflower
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    This is one tradition that is so inherently Bristish, and definately a must-do if possible. 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 :)

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  • Directions: Green Park tube
  • Website: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp

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  • Updated By Jenniflower on May 21, 2006
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  • Where Lizzy rests her head... - London
    Where Lizzy rests her head...
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    Buckingham Palace was first opened to the public in 1993 and is the official London residence of Queen Elizabeth 2. It has a very interesting history that goes back hundreds of years. The first sovereign resident of the Palace was Queen Victoria in 1837. She had to build on a fourth wing, as the palace had too few rooms for nurseries and guest bedrooms. In 1913 the well-known facade was re-faced by Sir Aston Webb. It was originally made of Bath stone, and was re-faced with Portland stone, a more enduring stone. It is smaller than I thought it would be to be honest (although it IS large!), but it still quite foreboding and statuesque in character. The parks around it are gorgeous too, St James being a personal favourite. God save the Queen! ;) UPDATE 20 April 2006: Happy 80th birthday for tomorrow Lizzie! :)

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  • Directions: Green Park tube station
  • Website: www.royal.gov.uk

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    Buckingham Palace: Buckingham Palace - the Queen's residence
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  • Updated By SLLiew on September 20, 2006
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    by SLLiew
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    This is like the number one place of must-see in London for any first timer. To start outside the gates like pilgrims to see the change of guards and then finally catching the sight of the Queen in the flesh as she drives off in her horse carriage waving to all citizens and tourists from all over the world. As you need to be there at the right time for this daily event, I find that the nearby St. James Park is a nice place to spend waiting time. There are ponds, trees and ducks to feed. The Changing of Guards ceremony is at 11:30am daily during summer (April tp July) and every other day during winter. Last for 45 minutes. The Guards are drawn from the British Army: the Scots Guards, the Irish Guards, the Welsh Guards, the Grenadier Guards and the Coldstream Guards. If the Queen is staying at Buckingham Palace, there are four sentries at the front of the building. When she is away there are two. The State Rooms of the Palace are open to visitors during August and September through organized tours.

  • Phone: +44 (0)20 7766 7300
  • Directions: Green Park tube
  • Website: www.royal.gov.uk

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  • By ATXtraveler on February 2, 2005
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    Buckingham Palace
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    Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British Sovereigns for over 170 years. It humbly began as a town house for the Duke of Buckingham. Today the Queen lives there. It is currently open to visitors regularly. You have the ability to go in and view the exquisite art and furnishings in the state rooms. Enjoy your visit!

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  • Directions: Open daily 30 July - 27 September 2005 Adult £13.50, Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £11.50, Under 17 £7.00, Under 5 Free, Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £34.00
  • Website: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page555.asp

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    Buckingham Palace: The Mall ~ London SW1
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on May 27, 2006
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    The Impressive Mall
    by Jenniflower
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    The Mall's name originates from 'palle-maille', a game played in the 17th century which was a crossbetween croquet and golf. It is a real treat to stroll along the Mall. I never knew about the 'club' culture of The Mall until I researched it... you learn something new everyday :) When there are special visits by presidents or prime ministers, they often line The Mall with the flags of that country. My husband was in London when then-President Nelson Mandela came to London in the 1990's.. and all the way down there were South African flags on The Mall. It looked spectacular he says!!! The courseway is busy with London traffic and the Queen looks on from her vantage point in the Palace!

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  • Directions: Green Park tube
  • Website: www.explore-london.co.uk/pmall.html

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