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    • TravelerUnited Kingdom
      2
      1
      Day 16

      Changing the Guard

      August 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      The Changing of the Guard is the official ceremony when the Foot Guards currently guarding the monarchy (the Old Guard) are released from their duty, to be replaced with new soldiers (the New Guard).

      Whilst Kings had always had an army of men protecting them, it wasn’t an official institution until Henry VII made the Royal Body Guard a permanent job role. This means that these soldiers have been guarding Kings and Queens for over 520 years – in other words, they’re pretty good at their jobs.

      The Old Guard hands over the responsibility for protecting the palace to the New Guard – along with a ceremonial set of keys to the palace. This is officially known as Guards Mounting.

      The King's Life Guard, mounted on immaculately groomed horses with swords drawn and breastplates shinning in the sun, can be seen at Horse Guards.

      Horse Guards, named after the troops who have protected the Sovereign since the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660, is today the official entrance to Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace.

      The King's Life Guard change on Horse Guards Parade, which was originally the courtyard in the middle of Henry VIII’s Royal Palace of Whitehall, and is now the ceremonial parade ground used for royal and ceremonial events throughout the year.      Read more

    • TravelerScotland Forever
      21
      Day 1

      London 2

      September 13 in England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      Oops forgot a day! We were in London all of Friday as well! Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Harrods and a walk all around the west end of London which we rarely go to. Day ended with slightly in a rush but we got our train to Edinburgh.Read more

    • TravelerPlus one solo in Europe
      Day 10

      United Kingdom. #convictreturned

      November 12, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C

      Though my flight from Tromso, Norway, on W!zz Airlines (I was nervous!) arrived 30 minutes early to London, Luton airport (how very proper to be ahead of schedule), the shitshow to clear customs ensured sleep and I would meet sometime closer to 0130.

      My comment to customs officials in the hour long queue "It's almost like you weren't expecting any planes to come in" didn't bode well, and I'm not sure my exhausted laissez-faire commentary is appreciated. Again. Cup of f*cks. Empty.

      I arrive at my lovely hotel, Novotel West London, somewhere around 0100 after an hour long and $200 taxi fare. They do, however, drive on the proper (left) hand side of the road here, and it looks a little like some parts of Melbourne. I'm very appreciative of the lotus biscoff on offer and wonder why anyone would choose a Tim Tam over one of these babies. A perfect bedtime snack.

      I've been travelling since 0900. I've been crook. I've subsisted on Norwegian vending machine junk food and I'm a little cooked. I muster through after less than 5 hours sleep and arise at 0630 to join a coach / walking group of (some) London sights. Westminster, Big Ben, Buckingham palace. Starbucks. KFC. Subway. McDonalds. The group move at glacial pace, and although worth it, I'm wanting to run through the crowd at every opportunity. They're ruining my fitness stats with their 30 minute kms! I also sadly realise I'm not a royalist, and the info proffered by the tour guide is a little yawnarooney for me. Sorry Grandma and Aunty Joy. I like other British things though! Like tea. And sponge cake. And scones! And complaining ;)

      It is, however, with admiration, I observe the armistice day celebrations. They are weekend long in England and the respect is palpable. The video attached was as close as I could get.

      My fatigue starts to shift, and I'm grateful milk tastes like real milk in Europe thus far. I take in the sights, though the highlight of my afternoon was running through the streets and parks of Kensington. The light rain started in my last km. A good mate tells me how cleansing it is. It really was, and I feel euphoric. A stark contrast to this morning.

      I manage a total of 9km of running and 6km of walking today. I'm grateful for a body that can move this way and help me enjoy this beautiful city on foot.

      I'm also grateful to meet the roots of our Aussie culture, as so far, our British mates are as awesome as us Aussies.

      I cruise the Thames this evening.

      London. I can't wait to return one day soon and explore the country and isles in the time it deserves.      Read more

    • TravelerUnited Kingdom
      Day 12

      Buckingham Palace

      August 17, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.

      Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen's House. During the 19th century it was enlarged by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, who constructed three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace became the London residence of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.

      The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the East Front, which contains the well-known balcony on which the royal family traditionally appears to greet crowds. A German bomb destroyed the palace chapel during the Second World War; the Queen's Gallery was built on the site and opened to the public in 1962 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection.      Read more

    • TravelerUK and Europe
      Day 14

      Buckingham Palace State Rooms

      July 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Back on the underground and one stop to Green Park and then off to the Royal Mews and the State Rooms in Buckingham Palace.

      The Royal Mews is where they keep the horses, carriages and cars used in royal duties. It has 200 live-in staff.

      The state rooms in Buckingham Palace are off limits for photos. They give you an audio player to listen to so you can go through at your own pace. Not surprisingly one thing the Brits do well is manage large crowds efficiently and politely.

      Once you are out of the palace you exit via the palace gardens where you can take photos.      Read more

    • TravelerVereinigtes Königreich
      Day 2

      1. Tag London Sightseeing

      July 17, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      Heute Morgen nach dem Einkauf haben wir uns auf den Weg nach Swanley gemacht um von dort die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel Richtung London zu nutzen. Hier hat es sich als nützlich erwiesen, dass wir noch keine Oyster Card von zu Hause gebucht haben. Somit konnten wir über 55 £ pro Tag einsparen.
      An der Victoria Station haben wir uns gleich in einen Hopp On Hopp Off Bus gesetz. Lange hat es nicht gedauert und wir sind wieder ausgestiegen, da die Wachablösung den Bus aufgehalten hat. Somit haben wir davon auch schon einen Eindruck bekommen. Nach einem Spaziergang zum Buckingham Palast wo wir ebenfalls eine Ablösung der Royal Guards mitbekommen haben sind wir weiter durch den Green Which Park Richtung Westminster Abbey. In der Nähe sind wir wieder in den Hopp On Hop off Bus eingestiegen. Den Rest der Sightseeing Tour haben wir dann mit der Stadtrundfahrt verbracht, anders als geplant , aber wir können ja morgen unsere Ziele, die wir uns für heute gesteckt haben, nachholen.
      In London ist es sehr eng in den Straßen und dadurch ging die Tour teilweise sehr langsam voran.
      Man bekommt aber sehr viel Info und daher lohnt es sich auf jeden Fall diese Tour zu machen. Da      Read more

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    • TravelerUK and Europe
      Day 12

      Up to London

      July 18, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

      We drove from Warwick up to Heathrow Airport and returned our car. Avis @ Heathrow is the ultimate plane spotting venue ... smack bang across the road from the runway.

      From there we took the tube into London and then set out to explore.

      After putting our luggage in storage at Victoria Station, we then went to find Buckingham Palace and surrounds. We didn't make it very far as there is so much to see and it was all so new. So, it was then back to Victoria to collect our luggage and off to find our apartment in Oxford Street and then off to explore the neighborhood.      Read more

    • TravelerSüdengland
      Day 13

      London - Tag 3 🏛️🇨🇭🛍️

      August 3, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

      Am Vormittag ging es heute in den Buckingham Palace 🏰. Im Sommer ist dieser für ungefähr 2 Monate öffentlich zugänglich. Auch wir hatten ein Ticket 🎫 dazu ergattert. Wir durften die Staatsräume besuchen. Viele der Räume haben wir erkannt, da sie der Königsfamilie oft als Fotohintergrund dienen. Besonders der Thronsaal mit dem roten Vorhang. Von den über 700 Räumen sind aber nur etwa 20 zu besichtigen. Auch King Charles Krönungs-Kutsche war ausgestellt. Fotos durften keine gemacht werden 🚫, dafür gab es eine topmoderne Audioguide 🔉. Nach dem Rundgang ging es in den privaten Garten des Schlosses. Dieser ist vor allen durch seine Gartenparties bekannt. Vor den Schloss haben wir noch Überbleibsel der Queen entdeckt, es ist wohl doch noch nicht ganz alles ausgetauscht 😉.
      Zu Fuss 🦶🏻 ging es dann weiter zum Trafalgar Square. Der Hauptplatz in Mitte Londons. Etwas weiter ist der Leicester Square mit dem Schweizer Glockenspiel 🇨🇭. Ein Stück Heimat in der Grossstadt. Und nirgendwo ist die Schweiz 🇨🇭 China 🇨🇳 so nah, denn gleich dahinter ist China Town. Hier haben wir dann Pikachu getroffen. In der Oxford-Street gingen wir dann am Nachmittag shoppen 🛍️ bevor es am Abend Richtung Liverpool Street ging. Die modernen Hochhäuser 🏙 die sich in unserem Hotelquartier mit dem alten Backsteingebäude 🧱 ergänzen erinnern mich stark am NY 🗽. Am letzten Abend gab es noch einmal Fish and Chips 🐟🍟 bevor es Morgen nach Hause geht.      Read more

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    • TravelerKalt aber herzlich
      Day 5

      Changing of the Guard - a.k.a fancy hats

      August 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Wachablösung am St. James Palace und Buckingham Palace. Einfach mal aus Neugierde hingegangen und war mega überrascht wie viele Leute nicht nur am Palast, sondern auch an den Straßen zum Palast standen. Das war echt ne halbe Parade...Abgesperrte Straßen, jubelnde oder genervte Menschen, viele Pferdeäpfel, sehr geduldige Polizisten und hohe Hüte. Hat was. Zumindest wird ihnen im Winter nicht kalt am Kopf 🤣Read more

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    You might also know this place by the following names:

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