Buckingham palace

1. Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace

2. Buckingham Palace in 1808Buckingham Palace in 1808

3. Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
The history of Buckingham Palace began in 1702The history of Buckingham Palace began in 1702
when the Duke of Buckingham had it built as hiswhen the Duke of Buckingham had it built as his
London home. The Duke´s son sold the house in1761London home. The Duke´s son sold the house in1761
to GeorgeIII., it was renamed “Queen´s House“ into GeorgeIII., it was renamed “Queen´s House“ in
1774 as Queen Charlotte resided there. Queen1774 as Queen Charlotte resided there. Queen
Victoria was the first monarch to take up residence inVictoria was the first monarch to take up residence in
Buckingham palace in 1837.Buckingham palace in 1837.
It was Queen Victoria´s death tahat the PalaceIt was Queen Victoria´s death tahat the Palace
metamorphosed into today´s familiar landmark.metamorphosed into today´s familiar landmark.
More than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and guestMore than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and guest
bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78
bathrooms.bathrooms.

4. Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
VictoriaVictoria
Born:1819Born:1819
Died:1901Died:1901
Reigned:1837-1901Reigned:1837-1901
The only child of Edward,The only child of Edward,
Duke of Kent(son GeorgeIII.)Duke of Kent(son GeorgeIII.)
and the last member of theand the last member of the
Hanoverian dynasty.Hanoverian dynasty.
-In 1840 married her first cousin-In 1840 married her first cousin
Prince Albert.Prince Albert.
-Gave birth to 9 chidren:-Gave birth to 9 chidren:
4 boys and 5girls.4 boys and 5girls.
-The longest reigning Brithis monarch-The longest reigning Brithis monarch
for over sixty-three years.for over sixty-three years.
..

5. Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
GeorgeIII.GeorgeIII.
Born:1738Born:1738
Died:1820Died:1820
Reigned:1760-1820Reigned:1760-1820
-Succeed his grandfather George II.,-Succeed his grandfather George II.,
following the death in 1751 of his father,following the death in 1751 of his father,
Frederick Prince of Wales.Frederick Prince of Wales.
-In 1761 married Princess Charlotte.-In 1761 married Princess Charlotte.
-Bought Buckingham Hause (now Palace)-Bought Buckingham Hause (now Palace)
following his marriege to Princess Charrlottefollowing his marriege to Princess Charrlotte
of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1761.of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1761.

6. Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-StrelitzCharlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Born:1738Born:1738
Died:1820Died:1820
Married:1761Married:1761
-Daughter of Charles, Duke of-Daughter of Charles, Duke of
Mecklenburg-StrelitzMecklenburg-Strelitz
-Gave birth 15 children:-Gave birth 15 children:
9 boys and 6 girls9 boys and 6 girls
-Most of her collection and library-Most of her collection and library
was sold in 1819 for the supportwas sold in 1819 for the support
of her 4 younger surviving daughter.of her 4 younger surviving daughter.

7. Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
James I.James I.
Born:1566Born:1566
Died:1625Died:1625
Reigned:1567-1625(in Scotland)Reigned:1567-1625(in Scotland)
1603-1625(in England)1603-1625(in England)
-The only child of Marry, Queen of-The only child of Marry, Queen of
Scots and Lord Darnley.Scots and Lord Darnley.
-Married Anne of Denmark in 1589;-Married Anne of Denmark in 1589;
their children included Henry,their children included Henry,
Prince of Wales, Charles I.Prince of Wales, Charles I.
and the „Winter Queen“ Elizabethand the „Winter Queen“ Elizabeth
of Bohemia.of Bohemia.
-On Elizabeth I.´s death in1603,-On Elizabeth I.´s death in1603,
he united the crowns of Englandhe united the crowns of England
and Scotland and becameand Scotland and became
the first monarch of the Stuart dynastythe first monarch of the Stuart dynasty

8. Some state roomsSome state rooms

9. Drawing RoomsDrawing Rooms
The Blue and Green drawing rooms:The Blue and Green drawing rooms:

10. Some state roomsSome state rooms
The Ballroom- was added by Queen VictoriaThe Ballroom- was added by Queen Victoria

11. Some state roomsSome state rooms
The Throne room- was used Elizabeth II., Duke ofThe Throne room- was used Elizabeth II., Duke of
Edinburg at the Queen´s coronation in 1953Edinburg at the Queen´s coronation in 1953

12. Buckingham palace is of the Brithis monarch in London. Now it is theBuckingham palace is of the Brithis monarch in London. Now it is the
Queen´s official residence with 755 rooms. It is one of the few workingQueen´s official residence with 755 rooms. It is one of the few working
royal palaces remaining in the world today. During August and Septemberroyal palaces remaining in the world today. During August and September
when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace´s nineteenwhen The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace´s nineteen
states rooms are opened to visitors. Buckingham palace is not only home ofstates rooms are opened to visitors. Buckingham palace is not only home of
the Queen Elizabeth II. But also the London residence of her son Charlesthe Queen Elizabeth II. But also the London residence of her son Charles
with his wife and his sons Harry and William. The Queen has other homes,with his wife and his sons Harry and William. The Queen has other homes,
too, including Windsor castle(last set Queen) and Barmoral in Scotland.too, including Windsor castle(last set Queen) and Barmoral in Scotland.
The monarch´s thrones are localed in the scarlet and gold. Throne RoomThe monarch´s thrones are localed in the scarlet and gold. Throne Room
used for formal photograps. From Buckingham Palace you can easily walkused for formal photograps. From Buckingham Palace you can easily walk
other great London sights including; Hauses of Parliament, Big Ben,other great London sights including; Hauses of Parliament, Big Ben,
Piccadely Circus, St. Jame´s Palace, 10 Downing Street, The Tames,Piccadely Circus, St. Jame´s Palace, 10 Downing Street, The Tames,
Trafalgar Square and even Hard rock Cafe.Trafalgar Square and even Hard rock Cafe.
Buckingham palace NOWBuckingham palace NOW

13. Buckingham palace NOWBuckingham palace NOW
Elizabeth II.Elizabeth II.
--Today Elizabeth II.is reigning in LondonToday Elizabeth II.is reigning in London
Born:1926Born:1926
Reigned from:1952Reigned from:1952
-Elder daughter of-Elder daughter of
King George VI. andKing George VI. and
Queen Elizabeth.Queen Elizabeth.
-In 1947 married Prince Philip of Greece-In 1947 married Prince Philip of Greece
(The Prince Philip of Edinburgh);(The Prince Philip of Edinburgh);
-The Prince Charles is the eldest-The Prince Charles is the eldest
of their four children-Crowenedof their four children-Crowened
in Westminister Abbey on II. June 1953in Westminister Abbey on II. June 1953

14. In this picture are CharlesIn this picture are Charles
and his simultaneous wife Camilla:and his simultaneous wife Camilla:
Charles´s sons are William and HarryCharles´s sons are William and Harry ::

15. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings

16. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
GeorgeII. Frederick- George IV.GeorgeII. Frederick- George IV.
Prince of WalesPrince of Wales

17. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
King Edward VII. King George V. King George VI.King Edward VII. King George V. King George VI.

18. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
Henry VII. Henrietta Maria James II.Henry VII. Henrietta Maria James II.

19. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
Wiliam III. George I. Caroline ofWiliam III. George I. Caroline of
Ansbach

20. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
Augusta Wiliam IV. Albert of SaxeAugusta Wiliam IV. Albert of Saxe
Princess ofPrincess of
WalesWales

21. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
Queen Alexandra Queen Mary Henry VII.Queen Alexandra Queen Mary Henry VII.

22. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
Anne of Denmark Charles I. CharlesII.Anne of Denmark Charles I. CharlesII.

23. Galery of Queens and KingsGalery of Queens and Kings
Marry Anne Elizabeth I.Marry Anne Elizabeth I.

25. So, this is Buckingham Palace…So, this is Buckingham Palace…

26. To prepare:To prepare:
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