Where: London, England
When: September 9, 2012
With: Dave
For a few weeks in late summer each year, the most famous palace in the world opens its gates to give tourists a sneak peak of royal life. Buckingham Palace is so well-known that Hitler ordered no bombs touch it during the blitz of WWII (he expected it to be his future palace). It's where Queen Elizabeth and her family reside and "rule" their country for a good part of the year. This was a must-do during our time here.
No photos were allowed inside the palace. However, it was one of the coziest palaces I've ever seen. Low ceilings and red carpets welcomed you in the main entrance so that you felt right at home in the palace. A large marble staircase takes you up to a long hallway serving as the main reception for guests. As you wind back and forth along the various corridors, artwork covering a span of many hundreds of years hang all over the walls.
At the end of your visit, you exit out back into the Queen's private gardens. We stopped back here to have a snack in the cafe and enjoy. This was my only photo taking opportunity.
When: September 9, 2012
With: Dave
For a few weeks in late summer each year, the most famous palace in the world opens its gates to give tourists a sneak peak of royal life. Buckingham Palace is so well-known that Hitler ordered no bombs touch it during the blitz of WWII (he expected it to be his future palace). It's where Queen Elizabeth and her family reside and "rule" their country for a good part of the year. This was a must-do during our time here.
No photos were allowed inside the palace. However, it was one of the coziest palaces I've ever seen. Low ceilings and red carpets welcomed you in the main entrance so that you felt right at home in the palace. A large marble staircase takes you up to a long hallway serving as the main reception for guests. As you wind back and forth along the various corridors, artwork covering a span of many hundreds of years hang all over the walls.
At the end of your visit, you exit out back into the Queen's private gardens. We stopped back here to have a snack in the cafe and enjoy. This was my only photo taking opportunity.
As you go to exit the grounds, you walk along a trail that allows you to see hidden walks, lots of trees, and some lakes. It makes you wonder how many famous monarchs once walked here before.
It was a lovely experience and must-do if you are in London when it is open.
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