Palaces of Great Britain

Official Residences

Buckingham Palace It has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837.

Today it is The Queen's official residence and one of the most beautiful palaces of Britain

The State Rooms of the Palace are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Poussin, Canaletto and Claude; sculpture by Canova and Chantrey; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.

Buckingham Palace Visits to Buckingham Palace can be combined with visits to The Queen's Gallery, which was reopen in the spring of 2002.

At night...

The Tower of London

It provided historic Royal families with a residence for more than five centuries, and was a prison for other Royal

figures

The Tower of London White Tower

Tower Ravens

Hardey and Raven Master

Windsor Castle

The Round Tower (to the right of center) is built on the site where according to tradition King Arthur sat with the knights of the Round Table. The gothic building on the left is Saint George's Chapel.

The Guards of Windsor Castle

The North Entrance to Windsor Castle

Saint George's Chapel

The interior of the Chapel has a beautiful ceiling, carved wooden stalls, and the flags of the Knights of the Garter.

The Crimson Room in Windsor Castle

Green Drawing Room in Windsor Castle

Hampton Court Palace

The Banqueting House The Banqueting House was built in the late 18th century and in 1833 was used as a refreshment room for visitors to the castle.

Detail of stained glass in Wardour's Banqueting House.

Osborne House The Table Deckers' Room at

Osborne HouseQueen Victoria's bedroom The Durbar Room

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