2012-09-30
State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
During summer Buckingham Palace's doors are opened to the public, providing access to the State Rooms. Highlights include gifts the Queen has received on behalf of her subjects, like Salvador Dalí drawings and an embroidered silk scarf from Nelson Mandela.
The palace has been the official London residence of the monarch since
Queen Victoria moved there in 1837. It was built on the site of what was
originally Buckingham House, purchased by King George III as a private
residence. George IV initiated the development of the building into a
royal palace upon his coronation in 1820, hiring architect John Nash to
add to the existing structure.
The State Rooms are examples of
Nash's addition to the existing buildings, while the ballroom was built
according to the orders of Queen Victoria. An exhibition of the various
honours and investitures bestowed by the Queen is on display in the
ballroom.
The State Rooms are open every year from July to
September and entry is by timed ticket only, though visitors may take as
long as they like to admire the architecture and the items from the
Royal Collection on display. The Palace recommends that guests allow
two-and-a-half hours to visit.
When: Jul - Sep 2012
Where: State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, London, England
From: whatsonwhen.com
last modification: 2011-10-11
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