Palaces & BuildingsQueen Elizabeth II

The Dean of Westminster Abbey pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The Dean of Westminister, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, is sharing sympathy with His Majesty The King and the Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Dean said of The Queen and her long association with the Abbey: “It was here in the Abbey that the late Queen swore her coronation oath and set the course for a lifetime of devoted service at the heart of our…
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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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British RoyalsPalaces & Buildings

Spending on Buckingham Palace tops £100 million

In the past fiscal year, the Royal Family spent more than £100 million on significant repair work on Buckingham Palace, drawing large amounts of funding.  The Royal Family released its annual spending report for the last financial year, released on Thursday, 30 June. The Sovereign Grant report details how the Royal Family has spent their funds.  During the last financial year, the Royal…
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Palaces & Buildings

New and historic rose launched at Buckingham Palace

A new and historic rose has been planted in the Buckingham Palace Gardens in honour of one of Britain’s first black gardeners. The rose, bred as a mark of community and friendship, is named the John Ystumllyn rose after a celebrated horticulturalist who lived in the eighteenth century. In a statement, The Queen said she hopes garden visitors will have a chance to reflect on what the…
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