Embark on a journey through the grandeur of the Royal State Rooms, guided by an informative audio tour. Marvel at the opulence of 19th-century salons and galleries, each more lavish than the last: the White Drawing Room is where the Royal Family congregates before official events; the Throne Room, home to the Chairs of Estate, recently bore witness to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. These magnificent spaces are still used by the Royal Family for entertaining guests, adding a touch of living history to your tour of Buckingham Palace.
Your royal exploration begins with a walking tour of London, starting outside Hyde Park, as your introduction to palace life and regal history. Journey along Constitution Hill, a location infamous for three assassination attempts on Queen Victoria. Pause outside Clarence House, a 19th-century estate that recent royals have called home. Travel further back in time to St. James’s Palace, a royal residence for over 300 years and still functioning as a working palace today.
Continue your stroll down The Mall, the iconic route running alongside St. James’s Park, known for its role in royal weddings, coronations and Jubilee celebrations. Take a moment to appreciate St. James’s Park, the city’s oldest Royal Park, before passing Wellington Barracks, home to the royal Foot Guards on duty in the area. Following this enlightening walk, you will be led into the Palace’s Royal State Rooms, rounding off your immersive royal experience.
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