We didn't fall asleep last night until about 2am....jet lag is still hanging on to us, but only by a thread now! I had the front desk call us at 8am to wake us up...it was hard to get out of bed but we did it!
We got in to London about 10 am or so...got off at the St James Park station and walked over to Buckingham Palace! This would be our second time seeing the exterior, since the first day we met our friends out in front of the Palace.
We "queued", or stood in line, for about a half hour to get tickets! But is was entirely worth it.
First, we went through the state rooms. They were so grand and large! A few of the highlight include the Throne Room, the Ballroom, the State Dining Room and the Music Room.
The Grand Stairs....
It was delightful to go up these stairs! In fact it was more than delightful...because I was actually listening to the audio tour and there was grand music playing at the same time I was walking up the stairs! I felt like a princess..
The Throne Room
The Ballroom
The ballroom can serve many functions, from being a ballroom to being a banquet hall. I can only imagine what the balls are like at Buckingham Palace! On the first day of a state visit, the Queen entertains the visiting head of state with a banquet. This tradition is as old as the institiution of monarchy itself! 160 people can be seated in the ballroom.
The State Dining Room
The magnificent State Dining Room, though smaller than the ballroom, is just as grand, if not grander. It commands a beautiful view of the west lawn in addition to seating 46 people.
The Music Room
Finally! The best room in the house :D I loved it!
After seeing the State Rooms, we got to see the Queen's Gallery, and the Royal Mews! That's all I have time for today!!!! I'll update this post later...
(Windy!!)
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