Discover the grand interiors and exteriors of the British royal family's home in London; Buckingham Palace. Plus get useful tips on when to visit, and secret rumours!

1. Exploring the Depths of
Buckingham Palace

2. Interiors

3. Chinese Themes
Furniture & décor based on the
Oriental-styled rooms at the
Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
TThe Royal Pavilion was sold to
fund Buckingham Palace’s
building.
The Ballroom
Largest room in the Palace.
Used for banquets.
36.6 m x 18 m x 13.5 m.
Opened 1856 with a ball toOpened 1856 with a ball to
celebrate end of the Crimean
War.

4. Suites
Visiting heads of state occupy
the Belgian suite, situated on
the ground floor of the
North-facing garden front.
RRooms were decorated for
Prince Albert’s uncle,
Leopold I.
Audience Room
Where the Queen meets the
Prime Minister.
Less formal meetings are often
pre-empted by a large buffet!

5. Exteriors

6. Measurements
Total floor area = 77,000 m².
108 m across the front.
120 m deep.
24 m high.
The Royal Balcony
First balcony appearance was
Queen Victoria’s in 1851.
King George VI introduced
the RAF fly-past custom at the
end of Trooping the Colour.

7. Changing of the Guard
Takes place on the forecourt of
Buckingham Palace at 11.30
am.
A military band plays music
during the change.
Music ranges fMusic ranges from military
marches to ABBA’s greatest hits!
Garden
Covers 40 acres.
Includes a helicopter landing
area, a lake, and tennis court.
Home to 30 species of bird and
350 types of wild flowers.

8. Key Stats

9. Buckingham Palace has the largest private
garden in London.
Buckingham Palace has a total of 775 rooms,
including 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78
bathrooms.
Buckingham Palace became the official London
residence of the monarch in 1837.
Architect John Nash was responsible for
transforming Buckingham House to Buckingham
Palace in the 1820s, but was fired for overspending.

10. Rumours

11. Personal Royal Tube Line?
There could be a line connecting
Buckingham Palace to Scotland,
Windsor Castle, or the
Houses of Parliament.
Escape Routes?
Could be a simple pedestrian tunnel
linking to Green Park or 10 Downing Street.
There could be a tunnel giving access to the Victoria Line.