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England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public every summer. Originally acquired by King George III for his wife Queen Charlotte, Buckingham House was increasingly known as the 'Queen's House' and 14 of George III's children were born there. On his accession to the throne, George IV decided to convert the house into a palace and employed John Nash to help him extend the building. Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to live here (from 1837). The State Rooms are now still used by the Royal Family to receive and entertain guests on State and ceremonial occasions. Visitors can admire some of the more unusual gifts received by the current Queen, including drawings by Salvador Dali, an embroidered silk scarf from Nelson Mandela and a grove of maple trees. Decorated in lavish fashion, the rooms include paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Vermeer and Poussin, sculpture by Canova, exquisite examples of Svres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. The Ball Supper Room, the setting for a host of sparkling events in the history of the palace, 29-acre gardens and annual exhibitions are all also available to visitors.Buckingham Palace events
Leonardo da Vinci: AnatomistLeonardo da Vinci: AnatomistFollowing on from the huge popularity of the National Gallery's blockbuster Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter At The Court Of Milan show, this exhibition at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace offers visitors another chance to see drawings by the great Renaissance artist and inventor. This time in Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomy it's his studies of the hu25th May 2012Sunday 7th October 2012
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TIMES 4th May 2012 to 7th October 2012 PRICING £7.50 (Adults), £6.75 (Over 60s & Students), £3.75 (Under 17s), Free (Under 5s), £18.75 (Family - 2 adults, 3 under 17s)
Following on from the huge popularity of the National Gallery's blockbuster Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter At The Court Of Milan show, this exhibition at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace offers visitors another chance to see drawings by the great Renaissance artist and inventor. This time in Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomy it's his studies of the hu... More about this event
The Queen's Diamond JubileeThe Queen's Diamond JubileeQueen Lizzy has been sitting pretty on that throne for 60 long years now, and if that's not an excuse for a right royal knees-up then the four day extended weekend certainly is. School gates will close and shops shut as Brits take to the streets for four days of frolics to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The festivities kick off in May with 2nd June 2012Tuesday 5th June 2012
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Queen Lizzy has been sitting pretty on that throne for 60 long years now, and if that's not an excuse for a right royal knees-up then the four day extended weekend certainly is. School gates will close and shops shut as Brits take to the streets for four days of frolics to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The festivities kick off in May with ... More about this event
BBC Concert at Buckingham PalaceBBC Concert at Buckingham PalaceSir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Cliff Richards and Sir Tom Jones are joined by Shirley Bassey, Madness, Annie Lennox, JLS and Jessie J as well as a host of other A-list stars for a very special concert Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace on Monday 4th June 2012. Gary Barlow, one of the organisers, has put together a fitting li4th June 2012Monday 4th June 2012
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TIMES Monday 4th June 2012 PRICING Free
Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Cliff Richards and Sir Tom Jones are joined by Shirley Bassey, Madness, Annie Lennox, JLS and Jessie J as well as a host of other A-list stars for a very special concert Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace on Monday 4th June 2012. Gary Barlow, one of the organisers, has put together a fitting li... More about this event
TIMES 5pm-10.30pm PRICING Free, tickets allocated by ballot, register before Mar 3 at www.jubileeconcert2012.co.uk
Some of the biggest names in music, dance and musical theatre perform classic hits and unique collaborations at a special one-off event with The Queen and other members of the Royal family in attendance. Performers include Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Elton John, Tom Jones, Annie Lennox, Madness, Paul McCartney, Cliff Ri... More about this event
Diamonds: A Jubilee CelebrationDiamonds: A Jubilee CelebrationThis spectacular exhibition at the Ball Supper Room at Buckingham Palace shows the many ways in which diamonds have been used by British monarchs over the last 200 years. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration is just one of a number of exhibitions organised by the Royal Collection to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee including a photography exhibition30th June 2012Sunday 7th October 2012
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TIMES 30th June 2012 to 7th October 2012 PRICING £18 (Adults), £16.50 (Over 60s & Students), £10.25 (Under 17), £47 (Family), Free (Under 5s)
This spectacular exhibition at the Ball Supper Room at Buckingham Palace shows the many ways in which diamonds have been used by British monarchs over the last 200 years. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration is just one of a number of exhibitions organised by the Royal Collection to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee including a photography exhibition... More about this event
Buckingham Palace Summer OpeningBuckingham Palace Summer OpeningFor two months in the summer, throughout August and September (while the Queen makes her annual jaunt up to Scotland), visitors have the chance to look round Buckingham Palace and admire the interiors of this principal royal residence. Visitors for the Summer Opening tour are permitted access to the nineteen State Rooms which are still used by the 31st July 2012Sunday 30th September 2012
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TIMES 31st July 2012 to 30th September 2012 PRICING £18 (Adults), £16.50 (Concs), £10.20 (Children Under 17), Free (Under 5s), £47 (Family)
For two months in the summer, throughout August and September (while the Queen makes her annual jaunt up to Scotland), visitors have the chance to look round Buckingham Palace and admire the interiors of this principal royal residence. Visitors for the Summer Opening tour are permitted access to the nineteen State Rooms which are still used by the ... More about this event
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St James's Palace, London, St James's, London SW1 | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
27 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Buckingham Palace Road, SW1A | At Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park Corner, London, Belgravia, London W1J | 10 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
8-10 Ryder Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 10 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Friday 25th May 2012
Pacha, Terminus Place, SW1V | 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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Gazelli Art House, 39 Dover Street, Mayfair, London W1S | 12 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 - 1.10pm
St James's Church Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J | 14 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
12 Palace Street, London, SW1E | 4 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Victoria Street, London, Victoria, London SW1E | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
Victoria Street, Victoria, London, Westminster, London SW1E5JD | 4 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
71 St James Street, London, St James's, London SW1A | 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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43 Buckingham Palace Road, London, Westminster, London SW1W | 4 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Restaurants > International restaurants
The Rubens at The Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, , London, Westminster, London SW1W | 4 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Restaurants > Brasseries
45 Buckingham Gate, London, Westminster, London SW1E | 5 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 29 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 29 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
118 Marylebone Lane, London, Marylebone, London W1U | 29 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 6 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
5th Floor, Harrods, London, SW1X | 9 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Leisure > Fitness
30 Bury Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 9 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
52 Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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104 Pall Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 12 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Nightlife > Bars
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35 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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27 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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What's On Today Near Buckingham Palace ![]() Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomist Exhibitions | Until 7th October 2012 Queen's Gallery At Buckingham Palace Following on from the huge popularity of the National Gallery's blockbuster Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter At The Court Of Milan ...More ![]() Billy Elliot Theatre | Until 15th December 2012 Victoria Palace Theatre 7 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace This tale of a boy from a mining community who wants to become a dancer is even more affecting on ...More Lost In London Clubbing and Nightlife | On 25th May 2012 Pacha 8 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace DJs Cesar Ruiz, Rachel Harvey, I Am Santiago, Masa and Niroshan spin house, electro, Latin and pop....More ![]() Wicked Theatre | Until 20th July 2012 Apollo Victoria Theatre 8 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace 'The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz' introduces us to some very familiar characters, years before they met Dorothy. ...More Thank Funk It's Friday!! Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 25th May 2012 Funky Buddha 10 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace DJs Nicole B, VY and Will spin funky house, electro and R&B....More Seduce Concerts | On 25th May 2012 Dover Street Restaurant and Bar 12 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace Vocalist Abi Gilchrist leads the jazz, swing and soul sextet....More Doris Salcedo Exhibitions | Until 30th June 2012 White Cube Mason's Yard 12 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace Sculptural installations and interventions, featuring an amended version of the major work Plegaria Muda, based on research into life in ...More Peter Fraser Exhibitions | Until 21st July 2012 Brancolini Grimaldi 12 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace Contemporary photographs by the London artist....More ![]() Jane McAdam Freud: Family Matters Exhibitions | Until 25th May 2012 Gazelli Art House 12 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace The daughter of famed portrait artist Lucian Freud (the subject of a major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery until ...More Adams Antiques Fair Exhibitions | Until 9th December 2012 Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre 12 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace The Adams Antique Fair is the longest running Sunday antiques fair in the whole city, having been taking place since ...More
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