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Buckingham Palace serves as the British Monarch's London residence as well as the administrative center of the British Monarchy. Buckingham Palace in Britain features among the very few royal palaces of the world where administrative works are still carried on The offices that assist The Duke of Edinburgh and The Queen to discharge their official activities are located at the Buckingham Palace. Besides, the Buckingham Palace plays host to the royal celebrations.
A symbolic representation of the Monarchy of Britain, the Buckingham Palace has emerged as a major tourist attraction of the country. The State Rooms are one of the greatest attractions of the Palace. The furnishings of the State Rooms epitomize opulence and boast of the wealth of the Royal Collections. These include some of the most finely carved French and English furniture, sculptural creations of Canova, samples of Sevres porcelain and works of art by Canaletto, Rubens, Rembrandt and Poussin. When the ceremonial events are organized by the royal family, the guests are received in the State Rooms. The tourists are not allowed throughout the year to visit the State Rooms. It is only when the Queen pays her yearly visit to Scotland, in the months of August and September that visitors are allowed to explore the nineteen State Rooms of Buckingham Palace.
Another crowning glory of the Buckingham Palace is its garden. Over three hundred and fifty species of flora adorn this garden lying to the southern part of the Palace.
Buckingham Palace Guard
Buckingham Palace has been guarded by the Household Troops since 1660. This troop consists of seven Regiments that include The Grenadier Guards, The Scots Guard, The Welsh Guard, The Coldstream Guards and The Irish Guards belonging to Foot Guards and The Blues and Royal and The Life Guards of The Household Cavalry Regiment. An important event at Buckingham Palace is the Changing of the Guard that unfolds in a characteristic ceremonial fashion. The entire exercise lasts for about forty five minutes.
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