Buckingham Palace

Done By: Beto Garcia

It is the queen´s official and main royal residence in London. It has been the official royal residence since 1837, the first queen to have ever lived in Buckingham Palace was Queen Victoria, it was first opened to public in 1993.
It is also the home of other people from royalty such as Prince Philip, The Duke of York and the Countess of Wessex.
Buckingham Palace is also used for administrative proposes working for the monarchy. In this palace Her Majesty receives and entertains guests that are invited to the palace.
Buckingham Palace is used also for the administrative work for the monarchy in the offices. It is here in the state apartments that Her Majesty receives and entertains guests invited to the Palace.
Buckingham Palace was originally a home built by the Dukes of Buckingham made for his wife, then George IV began building and remodeling it into a palace in 1826.
An interesting event of the day is the changing of the guard ceremony that takes place in the forecourt each morning; these men are the household troops working at this palace since 1660.
The Palace has around 600 rooms (state rooms, royal rooms and guest bedrooms). 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station.

Inside the state rooms are the royal family’s greatest treasures not only in jewelry and money but also in art and furniture that are part of some of the finest collection in all the Queens residences.
There are about 400 people working at the palace in the offices and maintenance of the palace such as the pool, the cinema and the 300 clocks.
There are also royal parties, around 50’000 people come every year to banquets, lunches, dinners and receptions to the royal garden parties.

Prices
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
(includes audio guide)
Adult £17.00
Over 60/ Student (with valid ID) £15.50
Under 17 £9.75
Under 5 Free
Family £45.00 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)

A Royal Day Out
(This ticket gives admission to three sites: The State Rooms, the Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace)
(only available 27 July - 29 September 2010)
Adult £30.50
Over 60/ Student (with valid ID) £27.50
Under 17 £17.50
Family £80.00 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)
Opening Times
State Rooms:
Open Daily 27th July to 29th September 2009.

A timed-ticket system is operated, with admission every 15 minutes. 9.45am - last admission 3.45pm.

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