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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.
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Charles II: Art & PowerCharles II: Art & PowerThis "lavish" exhibition of "baroque bling" (The Times) is "a tremendous narration of history through objects and images" (The Guardian). It opens with Charles I, "white-faced at the trial that ended in his execution, and concludes with a gallery of masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, Lorenzo Lotto and others". In the opulent seeing of The Queen's Ga2018-04-22T10:00:00+01002018-05-13T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting
PRICING £9.50, under 17s £4.80, under 5s Free, OAP/NUS £8.75, family £24
DATES 8th December 2017 to 13th May 2018
VENUE The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
This "lavish" exhibition of "baroque bling" (The Times) is "a tremendous narration of history through objects and images" (The Guardian). It opens with Charles I, "white-faced at the trial that ended in his execution, and concludes with a gallery of masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, Lorenzo Lotto and others". In the opulent seeing of The Queen's Ga... More about this event
Prince and PatronPrince and PatronTo mark the The Prince of Wales's 70th birthday this year the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace includes a special display of over 100 works of art personally selected by His Royal Highness. Among the works selected for Prince and Patron are Johan Joseph Zoffany's 18th century painting The Tribuna of the Uffizi, Napoleon Bonaparte's cloak, remove2018-07-21T00:00:00+01002018-09-30T00:00:00+0100
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event > Attraction > Attraction Ticket
PRICING £24 (Adults), £13.50 (Children 5-17), £61.50 (Family 2 adults and 3 under 17s)
DATES 21st July to 30th September 2018
To mark the The Prince of Wales's 70th birthday this year the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace includes a special display of over 100 works of art personally selected by His Royal Highness. Among the works selected for Prince and Patron are Johan Joseph Zoffany's 18th century painting The Tribuna of the Uffizi, Napoleon Bonaparte's cloak, remove... More about this event
Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham PalaceSummer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham PalaceEvery summer inquisitive visitors get the chance to look around Buckingham Palace and admire the grand State Rooms used by heads of state at the Summer Opening. This year, to mark the 70th birthday of The Prince of Wales this year, visitors can also see Prince and Patron, a special display of over 100 works of art personally selected by His Royal H2018-07-21T00:00:00+01002018-09-30T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING £24 (Adults), £13.50 (Children 5-17), £61.50 (Family 2 adults and 3 under 17s)
DATES 21st July to 30th September 2018
Every summer inquisitive visitors get the chance to look around Buckingham Palace and admire the grand State Rooms used by heads of state at the Summer Opening. This year, to mark the 70th birthday of The Prince of Wales this year, visitors can also see Prince and Patron, a special display of over 100 works of art personally selected by His Royal H... More about this event
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St James's Palace, St James's, London SW1 | 5 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
27 St James's Place, St James's, London SW1A | 6 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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119 Eaton Square, Belgravia, London SW1W | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Birdcage Walk, SW1A | Same location as Buckingham Palace
Once Buckingham Palace's resident chapel, the Queen's Gallery was opened in 1962 and holds regularly changing exhibitions. It allows the general public glimpses of rarely seen ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W | 5 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J | 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 8th December 2017 to 13th May 2018
Buckingham Palace , Birdcage Walk, SW1A | Same location as Buckingham Palace
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London > Events > Sporting Events Dates: Sunday 22nd April 2018
Buckingham Palace , Westminster, SW1Y | 3 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace , 1 Piccadilly, W1J | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
12 Palace Street, SW1E | 3 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
12 Palace Street, Westminster, London SW1E | 3 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
58 Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1E | 5 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
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London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
71 St James Street, St James's, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
12 Palace Street, Westminster, London SW1E | 3 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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43 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, London SW1W | 3 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Restaurants > International restaurants
The Rubens at The Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, London SW1W | 4 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Education > Adult Education
19 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London W1U | 21 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
15B Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 21 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 21 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 5 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Leisure > Sightseeing Tours
48 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London SW1W | 6 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Dartmouth Street, Westminster, London SW1H | 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Nightlife > Bars
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