Palaces & BuildingsThailand

A look at the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Standing in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is one of the most popular attractions in the capital. It has been the official residence of the Kings of Thailand since the 1700s and covers 2,351,000 square feet. As soon as the palace comes into sight, its opulence is apparent. Real gold decorates the many buildings that include the temple for the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is…
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State & Ceremonial

The party's over - The Queen stands by to appoint the 15th Prime Minister of her reign

The party may soon be over for Boris Johnson following a series of high profile ministerial resignations which threaten the collapse of the government. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sajid Javid, the Health Secretary, both resigned on Tuesday evening, citing no confidence in the Prime Minister. Mr Sunak, one of the UK’s most senior politicians and a close ally of Mr…
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Palaces & BuildingsThe Netherlands

Tickets to Noordeinde Palace now on sale

Summer visits to royal palaces are possible again, with a Dutch palace opening its doors.  According to the Dutch Royal Family’s official Twitter, tickets are available to visit Noordeinde Palace on 23 July, 30 July, 6 August, and 13 August. Visitors will be able to book tickets for both the working palace and the stables.  Tickets are available through the official website here, along…
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