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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace – Befitting Royalty
Majestic and truly befitting of Royalty, Buckingham Palace is a building that has become truly iconic of England in addition to one of its most popular tourist attractions. Situated in West Minster the palace has traditionally been the site of state occasions and royal hospitality which is a function it still serves today. More importantly it has been a rallying point for the British public during trying times such as during the bombings of World War II.
Buckingham Palace was originally created as Buckingham House and was the residence of the Duke of Buckingham. After changing hands and receiving expansions the structure eventually ended up becoming the official residence of the Monarch.
The palace features 775 rooms consisting of 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 bedrooms for staff, 19 state rooms, 92 office and 78 bathrooms. As one can imagine from the sheer number of rooms, the palace is of considerable size. This shouldn’t be surprising considering its regular occupants. Each of these rooms has a distinct purpose and has been used extensively throughout the years.
Many of the palaces rooms are open to the public on certain designated days. Viewing the palace from the outside is one thing whilst stepping inside will provide an in depth insight in to the life of Royalty. The changing of the guard is one of the more popular magnetism that can be viewed at any time of the year. This activity is performed to a strict routine and showcases the discipline of the famed Beefeater Guards who keep watch.
A variety of London hotels can be found near Buckingham palace and travellers staying in one of these will enjoy convenient access. Additionally the sheer number of hotels in London ensures travellers of finding an accommodation option that meets their price and comfort requirements.
About the Author
James Cook is an executive working for Hotelseye, which is a popular online reservation portal with a wide collection of London hotels and also this portal also it provides services links to London travel such as car rentals and flight reservations. For more info please visit http://www.londonhotelseye.com
Do you need to prove your age if you get a child's admission at Buckingham Palace?
It kind of irks me that I'm 17 and just passed the child's admission bar at Buckingham Palace. If I get an under 17 admission, will they ask me to prove my age with id?
If you look under 17 then they wont, but if you look older than 17 then they will
Buckingham Palace - Interior - The State Rooms ( Bakingemska palata )