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  • By Jim_edmonds177 on December 20, 2007
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  • Buckingham Palace - London
    by Jim_edmonds177, 4 more photos
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    Awsome place but make sure you're there at the right time cause it opens when the Queen goes away to Scotland near the end of the summer and I do suggest booking your vist cause oh boy the last thing you want to do is wait and wait for no reason and get nothing at all, that almost happend to us but luckily Dennis surprised me and told me when we were waiting that he had booked a time, oh I was so happy I just wanted to kiss Dennis right there but then I was like well what if the ladies see this, can't do anything to make the ladies get the wrong idea here!! There is awsome info on the website about the Palace, it's a sure go if you got the time and are in the city in the right time period.

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  • By dejavu2gb on February 18, 2005
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    by dejavu2gb
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    Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen, and also the busy administrative headquarters of the British Monarchy, must be one of the most famous buildings in the world. Visited by thousand upon thousand of people daily, to admire the beautiful Palace, and surrounding gardens, definitely something to put on your must see list when visiting London.

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    Buckingham Palace: Check out the royals
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  • Updated By Herkbert on November 25, 2006
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    Buckingham Palace is another one of those must see locations when visiting London. As home to the royal family, the palace is actually the residence of the Queen. Tours are available, but not when the family is in residence. The palace itself, plus the gardens and changing of the guard make for an interesting sight-seeing event.

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  • Updated By Emmjai on June 7, 2003
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  • The Balcony at Buckingham Palace - London
    The Balcony at Buckingham
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    by Emmjai
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    Every visitor to London must visit HM queen's London pad, to gawp at the soldiers who look like wax they stand so upright and still. Changing of the Guard, a daily ritual, is fun to see, but get there early to be able to see anything on a sunny day in summer. It takes place at about 11.30 each day, though the show is better when HM Queen is in (Look out for the flag flying, that indicates she's home!). You can now visit inside the palace, I've not done so, but my Mum liked it. If you want to know where the gates have gone on this photo, see my page on Warrington!

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    Buckingham Palace: Where the queen lives
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  • Updated By benidormone on January 16, 2004
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    Buckingham Palace is the house of the British Royals.They live and work here and is also used for state visits.John Nash rebuilt Buckingham House into a palace for king GeorgeIV(1820-1830) who died before it was finished.Queen Victoria was the first monarch who lived here.

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  • Directions: Underground stations:St James Park,Victoria
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    Buckingham Palace: Ahhh...Buckingham Palace
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  • Updated By travelnurse21 on December 19, 2004
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    me and carlos again
    by travelnurse21
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    Even if you don't see the changing of the guards or whatever...save this activity til last because this is a really cool place to relax. Just sitting in front of the palace gates and people watching is a really great way to live in the moment and take in the fact that you've been lucky enough to travel and see this beautiful city. There is also a park where you can lay out and take a nap!

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    Buckingham Palace: Tea with the Queen at the Buckhingam
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  • By purplekedi on July 31, 2005
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  • The queen has left the building... - London
    The queen has left the
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    by purplekedi
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    So, after the stroll at the St James' Park, you pay the Queen a visit. Do check that British Soldier's are really frozen motionless. However, if you wanna catch the change of the guard, be there a bit before 11:30.

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    Buckingham Palace: Queen and her guards
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  • By arv1 on November 13, 2003
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  • its nice seeing where the queen lives. the surrounding area is really beautiful as well and at the moment its really nicely decorated as president bush is coming. and its huuuuuuuuuuge, amazing how it can look full when theres a lot of people there...like at the jubilee... anyhow theres a really fun game you can play here which has to be done when you come to london. its called 'make the guard move'...he doesnt...well not here, he did at the tower of london once...

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    Buckingham Palace: Buckingham Palace and Victoria Memorial Fountain
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  • Updated By Acirfa on September 12, 2007
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    Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. When the flag is flying the Queen is in residence so you always know when Her Majesty is in town. Although in use for the many official events and receptions, there are some areas of Buckingham Palace that are opened to visitors on a regular basis. Victoria Memorial The Victoria Memorial is a memorial to Queen Victoria, the longest reigning monarch in British history. The Memorial stands in the centre of the Queen’s Gardens in front of Buckingham Palace. From the steps of the Fountain, a wonderful view along the Mall can be viewed all the way to Admiralty Arch. The Fountain is a listed building. It was built during the 'Rule Brittania' years thus sports a nautical theme. It is constructed from marble and is 82 ft high. You will notice a statue of Queen Victoria seated on a throne facing down the mall. 3 Angels of white marble represent traditional Victoriam values of Justice, Truth and Charity. At the base spot the 4 boats representing Britains rule over the Oceans. Ont he top is a bronzed winged 'Victory' The Palace is surrounded by Green Park and St James Park, beautiful parks to walk in and spot the Pelicans in St James park. The nick name for the memorial is “The Wedding Cake” as it represents the decoration on the top of one. In fact, if you get into a black cap and ask to be taken to ‘The Wedding Cake’ many drivers will automatically take you here to the Victoria Memorial.

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  • By fishandchips on January 13, 2006
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    Me in front of the Palace
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    This is one of the top three things to see in London (with the British Museum & Tower of London). The palace is easy to get to requiring only a smallish walk through from a nearby tube station. From the Green park station it's a nice walk through Green Park to the from of the palace and also the ticket booth why you can buy tickets for palace tours. The Palace was built in 1703 and is home to the British Royal family plus it's the administrative headquarters of the monarchy. If you take one of the tours you will get to see some of the State rooms only plus a collection of paintings including flemish and dutch masters Rubens & Rembrandt.

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