LONDONIN PICTURES

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Lesson 2

Royal Residences

V.I.Gatalska

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is

the Queen's official residence. It is situated in the centre of

London. In front of the building

there is Queen Victoria Memorial.

The Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom

Changing of the Guard

The Changing of the Guard takes place at Buckingham Palace at 11.30 am,

and lasts about 45 minutes The Coat of Arms on Buckingham Palace Gate

Her Majesty the QueenBritish Queen

Elizabeth IIlives in

Buckingham Palace

The OrbThe Scepter

Inside Buckingham PalaceVisitors may tour the State Rooms,

including the Throne Room,

Picture Gallery and State Dining Room.There is no access to the private apartments.

The State Dining RoomThe Throne Room

The Royal MewsThe Royal Mews houses the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages

and motor cars,used for coronations,

State Visits, royal weddings, the State

Opening of Parliament.

The horses play an important role in the Queen's official

and ceremonial duties.

The Gold State Coachhas been used at the coronation of

every British monarch since George IV Queen Elizabeth II

during the State Opening of Parliament The Bentley State Limousine is an official state car created by Bentley for Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion

of her Golden Jubilee in 2002.

The Castle of Windsor

Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in the town of Windsor.

It was originally built by William the Conqueror. .

The Castle of Windsor

The Round Tower is the oldestin Windsor Castle

The Royal Standard

The Castle of Windsor

Windsor Castle is surrounded by extensive parkland starting with the Long Walk at the gates of Windsor

Castle, and stretching as far as Virginia Water

The Long WalkVirginia Water

The Savill Garden is a park within a park, covering 35 acres with camellias and magnolias

in spring, and roses in summer

Inside Windsor Castle

The Queen's Ballroom

The Duchess of Kent's Drawing Room The Crimson Drawing Room, one of the Semi-State rooms

The town of Windsor

The Queen's Guard

A view from the top of the Round Tower of Windsor Castle

The State Visit of The Queen and King Abdullah II of Jordan pass The Castle Hotel Windsor Great Park

The Town of Windsor

Windsor Legoland. The Model of St Paul’s Cathedral

Tower Bridge Legoland. Windsor CastleLegoland. Miniland