This weekend I went to see......

[Ruby Red]

.......the State rooms at Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately you are not allowed to take pictures inside - pity - some of the rooms are really beautiful. Still, here's a few of the outside. I was actually quite surprised to find that the Palace is made up of 4 buildings together in a quadrangle, housing over 700 rooms! The Queen and Royal family reside in one building and various staff, offices and any staying guests are housed in the other buildings. The State rooms are rooms that the Queen uses to entertain important guests and visitors - eg, other Heads of State, dignitaries, diplomats etc. They include the Throne Room, Ballroom, Music Room, Dining Room with a table that could seat 47 people and lots of other rooms where one could just sit and enjoy the views.


Front of Palace:




Front and side view - you can see here how 2 of the buildings adjoin each other:


View from the rear of the building which houses the State rooms:


Decoration on front gate - [well, I thought it was pretty!]

[Marylou Mader]

Stephanie, how awesome, thanks for the photo's I have always wanted to get to England for the Cruft's or the Windsor dog shows... Maybe some day.

[Ruby Red]

I have never been to Windsor, but have to Crufts - it is amazing - if you ever get the chance, it is well worth the visit, so many stalls and so many dogs!

[Ron]

cooool that would be awesome to see

[Doreen]

I thought I posted here already. I know I saw the photos and thought how beautiful they were... I wonder what happened... did I just think I posted that, LOL?

[Spyglass Sally]

You have such wonderful architecture! It's so full of grace and style. Beautiful pictures.

[AussieGirl]

Love the pics Stephanie