With a proud history spanning over ten centuries, the United Kingdom, home to one of the longest reigning monarchies in the world, has much to be proud of. Presently ruled by the second longest reigning British monarch, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth ll, the United Kingdom continues to flourish and grow day by day. For a tourist, United Kingdom offers a culturally and historically enriched experience combined with relaxing and pleasant landscapes and sceneries, especially as you move towards Scotland.
For a person wishing to bask in the ancient grandeur of this Kingdom such a tour must surely begin with the Buckingham Palace. The Buckingham Palace, traditionally served as the royal residence of the British monarch and at present is the administrative headquarters of Queen Elizabeth ll. Frequently used for official and ceremonial functions by the royal family, usually presided over by the Queen, the Palace is composed of over seven hundred rooms including Royal bedrooms, state rooms, offices and staff bedrooms. The Palace Gardens is also, coincidentally, the largest private garden in the country. Over 50,000 guests are entertained at the Buckingham Palace for a myriad of events ranging from garden parties and receptions to state banquets and other royal ceremonies.
For the curious tourist, the Palace itself is not open for viewing but the Queen’s Gallery houses a stunning collection of contents from Windsor Castle and the Kensington, St. James’ and Buckingham Palaces’ called the Royal Collection. In addition, some of the Palace state rooms are opened to the public.
This symbol of state pride attracts a multitude of tourists annually and a tour of London is entirely incomplete without a visit to the Buckingham Palace. After such an excursion returning to a luxurious yet comfortable and convenient location such as the Ascott Mayfair London is sure to make your tour complete. Home to some of the best London serviced apartments, its location in the most exclusive district in the city combined with a convenient access means that you mere minutes away from iconic landmarks in the city. From this luxury serviced apartment in London, ensure that you visit the Palace of Westminster, the Big Ben, the London Eye, the British Museum and if you have the time, try fit in a concert or two at the Royal Albert Hall as well.
