Inside Buckingham Palace Is Even More Incredible Than the Outside

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The Queen's casket has reached Buckingham Palace, the royal residence of the monarchy in London. The arrival was met by members of the royal family including King Charles III, Queen Camilla Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. All of the Queen's children and grandchildren, many with their spouses, were also in attendance.

Since 1837, under the reign of Queen Victoria, Buckingham Palace has been the main home of the British Royal Family. Looking at the spectacular exterior, it's easy to see how the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip could have worked and lived there for so long (and why Queen Victoria insisted on changing its name from the more humble Buckingham "House"). But simply viewing the palace from the outside hardly does it justice, as the interiors are packed with incredible royal history.

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How many rooms are in Buckingham Palace?

This royal palace is so massive, it includes...wait for it...775 rooms in total. With 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 19 State rooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms, there are still 346 other miscellaneous rooms—including the ballroom and throne room.

Is Buckingham Palace open to the public?

For about 10 weeks each summer (from July 20 to September 29), Buckingham Palace is open to anyone in the public with tickets. Additionally, there are limited tours given in December, January, and and around Easter annually.

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Tickets to tour Buckingham Palace are available for purchase online with a variety of tour options. The cheapest option, which includes Standard Admission for a tour of the State Rooms, costs about $31.08 (£25.00) for adults, $28.35 (£22.80) for those over 60 and students, $17.41 (£14) for anyone under 17 or with disabilities, and free under 5 years old.

However, The State Rooms, the Royal Mews and The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queen’s Gallery in Edinburgh are all currently closed until further notice out of respect for the passing of the Queen.

What historic moments have taken place at Buckingham Palace?

The balcony of Buckingham Palace is one of the most iconic in Europe. The first recorded Royal balcony appearance was Queen Victoria's in 1851, when the monarch greeted the public to mark the opening of the Great Exhibition.

While the palace serves as the administrative center for the daily business of the monarchy, it remains very much a family home. The Queen gave birth to Prince Charles and Prince Andrew at the Palace, and countless christenings and royal weddings have taken place on site (most recently, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding).

Queen Elizabeth's official state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19. She will be buried at St. George's Chapel shortly after.

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