It may be famous for its pop and reality star waxworks, but now the popular London attraction has revamped their royals!
Madame Tussauds has unveiled a new backdrop for the famous wax faces which sees The Queen, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Phillip, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William now proudly displayed on the royal balcony.
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are yet to…
'Controlled explosion' behind Buckingham Palace
22nd December 2017
On Thursday night, a suspicious vehicle was spotted behind Buckingham Palace around 9 pm.
Found on a routine patrol, the vehicle caused Hyde Park Corner to be shut as a “controlled explosion” took place.
A spokesperson for MET told the Express: “Shortly before…
Young man arrested for climbing wall of Buckingham Palace
12th December 2017
On Monday, a 24-year-old man was arrested when he tried to climb over the wall at Buckingham Palace.
The Metropolitan Police arrested the man three minutes after he made it over the low outer perimeter fence on suspicion of trespassing. The incident was not related to…
A look at the top five royal residences
5th December 2017
The British Monarchy has acquired residences across Great Britain through the centuries and moulded them to their own preferences. We look at the top five royal residences, how they were acquired, how they have changed over the centuries and the use that Queen Elizabeth II and her family use them now.
Buckingham Palace
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You might be mistaken in thinking that Buckingham Palace…
Next week will see nearly 90 sailors from 45 of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy Ships and establishments perform the first ever Royal Navy Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in London.
The sailors have been undergoing extensive training to learn the intricate routines and…
120 people arrested outside Buckingham Palace & Kensington Palace in past five years
4th September 2017
Scotland Yard have recently revealed that there have been 120 arrests made outside Buckingham and Kensington Palaces in the last five years alone. The Sun newspaper obtained the information under the Freedom of Information Act.
With an average of 24 incidents per year on the…
The Queen's Private Secretary to Stand Down
31st July 2017
The Queen’s Private Secretary is to step down in what is seen as a surprise resignation.
Sir Christopher Geidt worked for The Queen for ten years. His sudden departure is seen as apparently the first of a “slew” of staff member changes. It is rumoured that other senior officials will be leaving before Christmas, although this has not been confirmed by the Palace.
This…
In a press release on Friday 21 July, the Royal Collection Trust announced that a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales would be made in the form of a special display in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, as part of the Summer Opening, to mark the 20th anniversary of her…
As the 20th anniversary of her death approaches, Buckingham Palace is set to host a tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, as part of the summer opening.
Beginning this weekend, visitors to the Queen’s ‘office’ in London will be able to step into Diana’s world…
Memorable moments in Buckingham Palace’s history
14th July 2017
Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence and ‘office’ of Great Britain’s sovereigns. In the spotlight for nearly 180 years, the palace is one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions and has had its fair share of historic moments.
The palace that stands alongside Green Park and overlooking The Mall today started its life in 1703 as Buckingham House – the…