Buckingham Palace, London, England. (8/8)
The Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain is in the foreground. The memorial to England’s longest-reigning monarch was unveiled in 1911. The statue of Victoria was carved from a single solid block of marble weighing 907 kilograms ( 2000 pounds).
The Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain is in the foreground. The memorial to England’s longest-reigning monarch was unveiled in 1911. The statue of Victoria was carved from a single solid block of marble weighing 907 kilograms ( 2000 pounds).
Buckingham Palace from the Queen Victoria Memorial, London England.(8/8)
The palace is the official London residence and office of the British monarch
The palace is the official London residence and office of the British monarch
View of Buckingham Palace from the bridge over the lake in St James’s Park in Central London, England. (14/8)
A resident colony of pelicans, has been a feature of the lake since the first gift of the birds from a Russian ambassador in 1664.
A resident colony of pelicans, has been a feature of the lake since the first gift of the birds from a Russian ambassador in 1664.
Windsor Castle, England. (30/6)
The photo shows private apartments and the East Terrace Garden. These are parts of a luxurious palace built within the castle in the mid 1200s.
The photo shows private apartments and the East Terrace Garden. These are parts of a luxurious palace built within the castle in the mid 1200s.
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, London, England. (8/3)
The guards are members of the British Army and their role is not purely ceremonial. The Palace has been the London residence and office of British monarchs since Queen Victoria in 1837. The core of the building dates from 1705 and the last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This is one of the few times that the Box Brownie failed to "deliver the goods" The difficulties associated with taking a photo of the moving Guardsmen through the bars of the Palace's outer wall, holding the camera at waist level and looking down at the small viewfinder proved too much to ask of the Brownie.
The guards are members of the British Army and their role is not purely ceremonial. The Palace has been the London residence and office of British monarchs since Queen Victoria in 1837. The core of the building dates from 1705 and the last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This is one of the few times that the Box Brownie failed to "deliver the goods" The difficulties associated with taking a photo of the moving Guardsmen through the bars of the Palace's outer wall, holding the camera at waist level and looking down at the small viewfinder proved too much to ask of the Brownie.
The Horse Guards at Whitehall, London, England.(10/3)
This photo was taken during the ceremony of Changing the Guard.
This photo was taken during the ceremony of Changing the Guard.
The Horse Guards passing the entrance to Green Park, near Buckingham Palace, London, England. (8/8)
They are returning to the Royal Mews after changing of the Guard at Horse Guard Parade, Whitehall.
They are returning to the Royal Mews after changing of the Guard at Horse Guard Parade, Whitehall.
The Great Gatehouse. The main entrance to Hampton Court Palace, London, England. (7/5)
Built in 1515 by Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court was appropriated by Henry VIII 15 years later when Wolsey fell from royal favour.
Built in 1515 by Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court was appropriated by Henry VIII 15 years later when Wolsey fell from royal favour.
Hampton Court Palace, London, England. (7/5)
Fountain Courtyard, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, The wings around the 17th century building contained new state apartments and private rooms, one set for the King and one for the Queen,during the coregency over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, of first-cousins King William III & II and Queen Mary II. Their joint reign began in February 1689. Each suite of state rooms was accessed by a state staircase. The royal suites were of completely equal value in order to reflect William and Mary's unique status as joint sovereigns.
Fountain Courtyard, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, The wings around the 17th century building contained new state apartments and private rooms, one set for the King and one for the Queen,during the coregency over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, of first-cousins King William III & II and Queen Mary II. Their joint reign began in February 1689. Each suite of state rooms was accessed by a state staircase. The royal suites were of completely equal value in order to reflect William and Mary's unique status as joint sovereigns.
Anne Boleyn’s Gate, Hampton Court Palace, London England. (7/5).
The Tudor building is now known as Anne Boleyn’s Gate. However, the second wife of Henry was executed on the king’s orders while her apartments were still being built.
The Tudor building is now known as Anne Boleyn’s Gate. However, the second wife of Henry was executed on the king’s orders while her apartments were still being built.
The Pond Garden, Hampton Court Palace.(7/5)
A beautiful formal garden with a very bright show of flowers, including tulips.
A beautiful formal garden with a very bright show of flowers, including tulips.
The Chestnut Avenue, Hampton Court Palace, London, England. (7/5)
The one-mile long avenue of trees was created as the ceremonial land approach to Hampton Court Palace by Sir Christopher Wren. In the top left of the picture is the Diana Fountain, created in the 1630s, and located at its present site since 1713.
The one-mile long avenue of trees was created as the ceremonial land approach to Hampton Court Palace by Sir Christopher Wren. In the top left of the picture is the Diana Fountain, created in the 1630s, and located at its present site since 1713.
The Long Water, Hampton Court Palace, London, England.(7/5)
In between other visitors, Alan and Keith Wickenton leaning on the bridge railing. The water feature of Hampton Court Park adjoins the palace. The Long Water was created by excavating the site in 1662, during the reign of Charles II.
In between other visitors, Alan and Keith Wickenton leaning on the bridge railing. The water feature of Hampton Court Park adjoins the palace. The Long Water was created by excavating the site in 1662, during the reign of Charles II.
Palace
France
The magnificent Palace of Versailles, France. (16/6)
The palace housed the French Court from 1682 until 1789 at the start of the French Revolution. Some of the building’s statistics include: 2300 rooms; 67 staircases; and 2153 windows.
The palace housed the French Court from 1682 until 1789 at the start of the French Revolution. Some of the building’s statistics include: 2300 rooms; 67 staircases; and 2153 windows.
Palace
Holland
The Hague, Holland. (18/5)
Photo of Ridderzaal (Knight’s Hall) built, in the 13th and 14th centuries as the residence for the Earls of Holland. It is now used for the state opening of Parliament each year, by the Dutch monarch seated on an imposing gothic style throne . The historic building is also the venue for state banquets.
Photo of Ridderzaal (Knight’s Hall) built, in the 13th and 14th centuries as the residence for the Earls of Holland. It is now used for the state opening of Parliament each year, by the Dutch monarch seated on an imposing gothic style throne . The historic building is also the venue for state banquets.