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Introduction.Introduction. History.History. Curiosity.Curiosity. The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall.The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall. The end.The end. Bibliography.Bibliography.

Introduction.Introduction.

The Palace of Buckingham the laid The Palace of Buckingham the laid near Saint James the Park, among near Saint James the Park, among holy James' parks, the Green the holy James' parks, the Green the

Park and the queen's private Park and the queen's private Garden. He became official, solid Garden. He became official, solid

residence royal in year 1837.residence royal in year 1837.

The Palace of Buckingham the laid The Palace of Buckingham the laid near Saint James the Park, among near Saint James the Park, among holy James' parks, the Green the holy James' parks, the Green the

Park and the queen's private Park and the queen's private Garden. He became official, solid Garden. He became official, solid

residence royal in year 1837.residence royal in year 1837.

History.History.The Shieffielda was built in 1703 year for Johna - The Shieffielda was built in 1703 year for Johna -

the duke of Buckingham. In III. Name of palace the duke of Buckingham. In III. Name of palace 1761 was bought for Jerzego come from from 1761 was bought for Jerzego come from from manor, what in year 1703 raised the duke of manor, what in year 1703 raised the duke of Buckingham here. Buckingham here.

Queen was first occupant of palace Wiktoria. The Queen was first occupant of palace Wiktoria. The of palace, richly adorned, interior is not of palace, richly adorned, interior is not accessible for tourists unfortunately, however accessible for tourists unfortunately, however for these the most thirsty tourists - be throw for these the most thirsty tourists - be throw open: Queen's gallery and Royal Stables. open: Queen's gallery and Royal Stables. Queen's Gallery presents with rich gatherings Queen's Gallery presents with rich gatherings altered in every season thematic exhibitions altered in every season thematic exhibitions British monarchów. British monarchów.

History.History.

One should the collection of works of art One should the collection of works of art queen Elisabeth to the richest on world. queen Elisabeth to the richest on world. Near stables the znajdje oneself the Near stables the znajdje oneself the Museum of Carriages in which can see Museum of Carriages in which can see famous Golds State Carriage.famous Golds State Carriage.

Before palace tourists can look at famous on Before palace tourists can look at famous on whole world the ceremony of change of whole world the ceremony of change of guard. Elisabeth II. palace this be guard. Elisabeth II. palace this be inhabited by queen Her presence at inhabited by queen Her presence at present drawn in on pole flag signals.present drawn in on pole flag signals.

History.History.

The last major structural additions The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the East 20th centuries, including the East front which contains the well-known front which contains the well-known balcony on which the Royal Family balcony on which the Royal Family traditionally congregate to greet traditionally congregate to greet crowds outside. crowds outside.

History.History.

However, the palace chapel was However, the palace chapel was destroyed by a German bomb in destroyed by a German bomb in World War II; the Queen's Gallery was World War II; the Queen's Gallery was built on the site and opened to the built on the site and opened to the public in 1962 to exhibit works of art public in 1962 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection.from the Royal Collection.

Curiosity.Curiosity.

A. From Queen's House to palace .A. From Queen's House to palace . B. Interior.B. Interior. C. Court ceremonies.C. Court ceremonies. D. 21st century: Royal use and public access.D. 21st century: Royal use and public access.

Curiosity – A.Curiosity – A.

The house was originally intended as a The house was originally intended as a private retreat, and in particular for Queen private retreat, and in particular for Queen Charlotte, and was known as The Queen's Charlotte, and was known as The Queen's House —14 of their 15 children were born House —14 of their 15 children were born there. St. James's Palace remained the there. St. James's Palace remained the official and ceremonial royal residence. official and ceremonial royal residence.

Curiosity - BCuriosity - BThe Palace measures 108 metres by 120 metres, is The Palace measures 108 metres by 120 metres, is

24 metres high and contains 24 metres high and contains 77,000 square metres of floorspace 77,000 square metres of floorspace (828,818 sq ft). The principal rooms of the palace (828,818 sq ft). The principal rooms of the palace are contained on the are contained on the piano nobilepiano nobile behind the behind the west-facing garden facade at the rear of the west-facing garden facade at the rear of the palace.palace. The centre of this ornate suite of state The centre of this ornate suite of state rooms is the Music Room, its large bow the rooms is the Music Room, its large bow the dominant feature of the facade. Flanking the dominant feature of the facade. Flanking the Music Room are the Blue and the White Drawing Music Room are the Blue and the White Drawing rooms. At the centre of the suite, serving as a rooms. At the centre of the suite, serving as a corridor to link the state rooms, is the Picture corridor to link the state rooms, is the Picture Gallery, which is top-lit and 55 yards (50 m) long Gallery, which is top-lit and 55 yards (50 m) long

Curiosity - CCuriosity - CPresentation of debutantes: Presentation of debutantes: Court presentations of aristocratic girls as to the Court presentations of aristocratic girls as to the

monarch took place in the Throne Room. These girls monarch took place in the Throne Room. These girls were known as débutantes.were known as débutantes.

State banquets:State banquets: State banquets also take place in the Ballroom; these State banquets also take place in the Ballroom; these

formal dinners take place on the first evening of a formal dinners take place on the first evening of a state visit by a visiting Head of State. On these state visit by a visiting Head of State. On these occasions, 150 or more guests in formal "white tie and occasions, 150 or more guests in formal "white tie and decorations", including tiaras for women, may dine off decorations", including tiaras for women, may dine off gold plate. The largest and most formal reception at gold plate. The largest and most formal reception at Buckingham Palace takes place every November, Buckingham Palace takes place every November, when the Queen entertains members of the foreign when the Queen entertains members of the foreign diplomatic corps resident in London. diplomatic corps resident in London.

Curiosity - CCuriosity - COther ceremonies and functions:Other ceremonies and functions:

Smaller ceremonies such as the reception of new Smaller ceremonies such as the reception of new ambassadors take place in the "1844 Room". ambassadors take place in the "1844 Room". Here too the Queen holds small lunch parties, Here too the Queen holds small lunch parties, and often meetings of the Privy Council.and often meetings of the Privy Council. Larger Larger lunch parties often take place in the curved and lunch parties often take place in the curved and domed Music Room, or the State Dining Room. domed Music Room, or the State Dining Room. On all formal occasions the ceremonies are On all formal occasions the ceremonies are attended by the Yeomen of the Guard in their attended by the Yeomen of the Guard in their historic uniforms, and other officers of the court historic uniforms, and other officers of the court such as the Lord Chamberlain.such as the Lord Chamberlain.

Curiosity - DCuriosity - D

Every year some 50,000 invited guests Every year some 50,000 invited guests are entertained at garden parties, are entertained at garden parties, receptions, audiences, and banquets. receptions, audiences, and banquets. The Garden Parties, usually three, are The Garden Parties, usually three, are held in the summer, usually in July. held in the summer, usually in July. The The Forecourt of Buckingham Palace is used Forecourt of Buckingham Palace is used for Changing of the Guard, a major for Changing of the Guard, a major ceremony and tourist attraction (daily ceremony and tourist attraction (daily during the summer months; every other during the summer months; every other day during the winter). day during the winter).

The Garden, the Royal Mews and The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall.the Mall.

At the rear of the palace, is the large and At the rear of the palace, is the large and park-like garden which, together with its park-like garden which, together with its lake, is the largest private garden in lake, is the largest private garden in London. Here the Queen hosts her annual London. Here the Queen hosts her annual garden parties each summer, and also garden parties each summer, and also holds large functions to celebrate royal holds large functions to celebrate royal milestones, such as jubilees. milestones, such as jubilees.

The Garden, the Royal Mews and the The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall.Mall.

Originally landscaped by Capability Brown, Originally landscaped by Capability Brown, it was redesigned by William Townsend it was redesigned by William Townsend Aiton of Kew Gardens and John Nash.Aiton of Kew Gardens and John Nash. The The artificial lake was completed in 1828 and artificial lake was completed in 1828 and is supplied with water from the is supplied with water from the Serpentine, a river which runs through Serpentine, a river which runs through Hyde Park. Hyde Park.

The end.The end.

Thus, Buckingham Palace is a symbol and home Thus, Buckingham Palace is a symbol and home of the British monarchy, an art gallery and of the British monarchy, an art gallery and tourist attraction.tourist attraction. Behind the gilded railings and Behind the gilded railings and gates which were made by the Bromsgrove gates which were made by the Bromsgrove Guild and Webb's famous facade which has Guild and Webb's famous facade which has been described as looking "like everybody's been described as looking "like everybody's idea of a palace";idea of a palace"; is not only the weekday home is not only the weekday home of the Queen and Prince Philip but also the of the Queen and Prince Philip but also the London residence of the Duke of York and the London residence of the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.Earl and Countess of Wessex. The palace also The palace also houses the offices of the Royal Household and houses the offices of the Royal Household and is the workplace of 450 people. is the workplace of 450 people.

Bibliography.Bibliography.

Wikipedia.Wikipedia. Mapsofworld.Mapsofworld. Londyn.webd.Londyn.webd. Google photo.Google photo.