1. Buckingham Palace Daniel Kowalski III C

2. List of content Introduction. Introduction. History. History. Curiosity. Curiosity. The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall. The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall. The end. The end. Bibliography. Bibliography.

3. Introduction. The Palace of Buckingham the laid near Saint James the Park, among holy James' parks, the Green the Park and the queen's private Garden. He became official, solid residence royal in year 1837. The Palace of Buckingham the laid near Saint James the Park, among holy James' parks, the Green the Park and the queen's private Garden. He became official, solid residence royal in year 1837.

4. History. The Shieffielda was built in 1703 year for Johna - the duke of Buckingham. In III. Name of palace 1761 was bought for Jerzego come from from manor, what in year 1703 raised the duke of Buckingham here. Queen was first occupant of palace Wiktoria. The of palace, richly adorned, interior is not accessible for tourists unfortunately, however for these the most thirsty tourists - be throw open: Queen's gallery and Royal Stables. Queen's Gallery presents with rich gatherings altered in every season thematic exhibitions British monarchów.

5. History. One should the collection of works of art queen Elisabeth to the richest on world. Near stables the znajdje oneself the Museum of Carriages in which can see famous Golds State Carriage. Before palace tourists can look at famous on whole world the ceremony of change of guard. Elisabeth II. palace this be inhabited by queen Her presence at present drawn in on pole flag signals.

6. History. The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the East front which contains the well-known balcony on which the Royal Family traditionally congregate to greet crowds outside.

7. History. However, the palace chapel was destroyed by a German bomb in World War II; the Queen's Gallery was built on the site and opened to the public in 1962 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection.

8. Curiosity.  A. From Queen's House to palace.  B. Interior.  C. Court ceremonies.  D. 21st century: Royal use and public access.

9. Curiosity – A. The house was originally intended as a private retreat, and in particular for Queen Charlotte, and was known as The Queen's House —14 of their 15 children were born there. St. James's Palace remained the official and ceremonial royal residence.

10. Curiosity - B The Palace measures 108 metres by 120 metres, is 24 metres high and contains 77,000 square metres of floorspace (828,818 sq ft). The principal rooms of the palace are contained on the piano nobile behind the west-facing garden facade at the rear of the palace. The centre of this ornate suite of state rooms is the Music Room, its large bow the dominant feature of the facade. Flanking the Music Room are the Blue and the White Drawing rooms. At the centre of the suite, serving as a corridor to link the state rooms, is the Picture Gallery, which is top-lit and 55 yards (50 m) long

11. Curiosity - C Presentation of debutantes: Court presentations of aristocratic girls as to the monarch took place in the Throne Room. These girls were known as débutantes. State banquets: State banquets also take place in the Ballroom; these formal dinners take place on the first evening of a state visit by a visiting Head of State. On these occasions, 150 or more guests in formal "white tie and decorations", including tiaras for women, may dine off gold plate. The largest and most formal reception at Buckingham Palace takes place every November, when the Queen entertains members of the foreign diplomatic corps resident in London.

12. Other ceremonies and functions: Smaller ceremonies such as the reception of new ambassadors take place in the "1844 Room". Here too the Queen holds small lunch parties, and often meetings of the Privy Council. Larger lunch parties often take place in the curved and domed Music Room, or the State Dining Room. On all formal occasions the ceremonies are attended by the Yeomen of the Guard in their historic uniforms, and other officers of the court such as the Lord Chamberlain.

13. Curiosity - D Every year some 50,000 invited guests are entertained at garden parties, receptions, audiences, and banquets. The Garden Parties, usually three, are held in the summer, usually in July. The Forecourt of Buckingham Palace is used for Changing of the Guard, a major ceremony and tourist attraction (daily during the summer months; every other day during the winter).

14. The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall. At the rear of the palace, is the large and park- like garden which, together with its lake, is the largest private garden in London. Here the Queen hosts her annual garden parties each summer, and also holds large functions to celebrate royal milestones, such as jubilees.

15. The Garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall. Originally landscaped by Capability Brown, it was redesigned by William Townsend Aiton of Kew Gardens and John Nash. The artificial lake was completed in 1828 and is supplied with water from the Serpentine, a river which runs through Hyde Park.

16. The end. Thus, Buckingham Palace is a symbol and home of the British monarchy, an art gallery and tourist attraction. Behind the gilded railings and gates which were made by the Bromsgrove Guild and Webb's famous facade which has been described as looking "like everybody's idea of a palace"; is not only the weekday home of the Queen and Prince Philip but also the London residence of the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The palace also houses the offices of the Royal Household and is the workplace of 450 people.

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