1. Buckingham Palace

2. It is the home of Queen Elizabeth ∏
It is the home of Queen Elizabeth ∏. This is also the place where Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated their wedding in 2011.

3. Interesting Facts
For special dinners, the chefs prepare dishes such as filet of sole stuffed with lobster. This is served on solid gold platters.
The Queen welcomes about 50,000 dining guests each year.

4. Every time there is the coronation of a king or queen, the Gold State Coach is used. This is covered with heavy gold and it’s pulled by eight horses.

5. Ghosts are very popular in Great Britain
Ghosts are very popular in Great Britain. Legend has it that even in this magnificent palace, a spirit paces a terrace moaning. He’s said to be the ghost of a monk imprisoned long time ago.

6. The Palace has 52 bedrooms
The Palace has 52 bedrooms. In the Belgian Suite one finds gold gilded mirrors, fireplaces and canopy beds.

7. Rumour has it that during World War 2, secret underground tunnels were dug for a safe passage during a bomb attack.

8. The palace employs 2 full-time clock experts or horologists
The palace employs 2 full-time clock experts or horologists. Their job is to wind the more than 350 clocks and watches and keep them ticking.

9. Rules for a meal with Her Majesty
Stand as soon as the Queen enters the room
Do not talk to the Queen until she speaks to you
Stop eating when the Queen stops eating.