Buckingham Palace by Yara Oliveira

What was Buckingham Palace before being a Royal Palace?

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-05-22 11:29:55 UTC

Before its construction, the area was a mulberry garden planted by King James I in order to breed silkworms, which never really took off, so a noble residence was built on the site. In 1761, it was purchased by King George III, who transformed the house into a royal, but not official, palace.

How many rooms has Buckingham Palace got?

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-05-22 11:47:44 UTC

This is where official events, receptions, ceremonies and occassional national celebrations are held. In numbers: : the palace covers 77,000 square meters and has 775 rooms, which include 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest rooms, 188 staff rooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

Why is Buckingham Palace compared to a city?

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-05-22 11:48:10 UTC

Buckingham Palace is compared to a city due to its grandeur and complexity. With over 775 rooms, it is a vast royal residence that houses not only members of the British royal family but also a team of staff who look after its daily operations. This includes cleaning staff, security, gardeners, cooks and more, creating an indoor community similar to a small town.

Are there secret tunnels in Buckingham Palace?

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-05-22 11:48:53 UTC

Yes, there are reports of secret tunnels at Buckingham Palace. These tunnels are part of a network of underground passages that supposedly connect the palace to other important buildings in London, such as Parliament and Downing Street

Can people visit Buckigham Palace?

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-05-22 11:49:29 UTC

Buckingham Palace is an iconic landmark in London. The official residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom (UK), the palace has a rich history going back several centuries. The palace also serves as the London residence of the Duke of York, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their daughter. While the palace is usually closed, you can visit from July to October and tour the palace’s opulent State Rooms having ornate furnishings, paintings, and sculptures.

Who was boy Jones?

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-05-22 11:50:40 UTC

“Boy Jones” was the nickname of Edward Jones, a young man who became famous in the 19th century for breaking into Buckingham Palace on several occasions. Between 1838 and 1841 he managed to enter the palace at least three times, often undetected for long periods.

Edward Jones was a teenager when he began his raids. He had no malicious intentions; seemed to be more motivated by curiosity and the excitement of the act.

After being captured several times, Jones was finally sent to hard labor and eventually exiled to Australia. The story of “Boy Jones” remains one of the curious and intriguing anecdotes about Buckingham Palace security.

Can Royal Guards smile, speak or go to the toilet while in post?

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-05-29 12:06:00 UTC

Visitors to Buckingham Palace machines tease the royal guards in an attempt to make them smile. But their attempts are in vain. No matter how many jokes you make or how many photos you take, the royal guards' gloomy expression will not break. Although they are a popular spectacle for visitors to Britain to watch as they perform their iconic Changing of the Guard, these guards are on active service to the Queen and must conduct themselves with the highest discipline. They will not be fined, as some rumors suggest, but it is frowned upon that the guards smiled for a selfie with tourists.

The Queen's guards are so dedicated to their position that they can't even leave their post to go to the bathroom during their shift. Everyone must have very strong bladders!

Although we would be forgiven for believing that the Queen's guards took a vow of silence while on duty, they may in fact speak on some occasions. While we don't recommend provoking them, they may talk (or, more specifically, scream) if visitors get close to them or act aggressively. They are more commonly known as shouts of “make way for the Queen’s guard!” for tourists who get too close.

oliveirayarasimoes2011 — 2024-06-05 11:30:41 UTC

Work done by:

Afonso Ermo n°3

Gonçalo Marques nº7

Maria Matos nº13

Vera Jesus nº19

Yara Oliveira nº20

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