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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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Prince and PatronPrince and PatronTo mark 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, removed fr2018-08-20T00:00:00+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
To mark 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, removed fr... 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 H2018-08-20T00:00:00+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
Splendours of the SubcontinentSplendours of the SubcontinentIn October 1875, the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, set off on a four-month tour of the Indian Subcontinent. Treasures presented to the Prince during the trip go on display at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace for the first time in over 130 years. Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-76 tells the story of his grand to2018-08-20T00:00:00+01002018-10-14T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Illustration & Drawing
PRICING £12 (Adult), £10.80 (Over 60), £10 (Student (with valid ID), £6 (Under 17 / Disabled), Free (Under 5), £30 (Family)
DATES 8th June to 14th October 2018
VENUE The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
In October 1875, the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, set off on a four-month tour of the Indian Subcontinent. Treasures presented to the Prince during the trip go on display at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace for the first time in over 130 years. Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-76 tells the story of his grand to... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Craft
PRICING £12, child £6, family £30
DATES Friday 31st August 2018 - 11am-3pm
VENUE The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Exhibitions & Art, Crafts.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Illustration & Drawing
PRICING £15, concs £13.50
DATES Tuesday 18th September 2018 - 6.30pm-9pm
VENUE The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Exhibitions & Art, Drawings/Illustration.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Illustration & Drawing
PRICING £15, adv £13.50
DATES Wednesday 26th September 2018 - 6.30pm-9pm
VENUE The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Exhibitions & Art, Drawings/Illustration.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Illustration & Drawing
PRICING £12, OAP £10.80
DATES Sunday 7th October 2018 - 11am-2.15pm
VENUE The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Exhibitions & Art, Drawings/Illustration.
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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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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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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
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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: 21st July to 30th September 2018
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London > Events > Tours Dates: 21st July to 30th September 2018
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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
Billed by its operators as 'the first newly built central London theatre in 30 years', St James Theatre opens to the public in September ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
58 Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1E | 5 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
Palace Street, Westminster, London SW1E5JD | 4 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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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 > Cafes and Delis
10 Bressenden Place, SW1E | 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
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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
The Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J | 7 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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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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London > Nightlife > Bars
The Rubens Hotel, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, London SW1W | 4 minutes from Buckingham Palace
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