American Reacts to Buckingham Palace Tour

In this video I react to a tour of Buckingham Palace. It's almost hard to believe this place is actually a home. It's absolutely stunning and the details are amazing. Each room was completely different from the previous room, but all are simply beautiful.
After seeing some of the many rooms in the palace we're shown the palace gardens. These are nice and much larger than I expected, although they don't compare to the grandness of Buckingham Palace itself. On this tour we also see some of the Royal carriages as well and the stables where the horses are kept.
I feel this video did a great job of helping me understand more about Buckingham Palace and get a glimpse of what it must be like to walk those rooms on a regular basis. I'm definitely going to try to get tickets for a tour before I travel to London.
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[@alisonrandall3039]

The Queen was once asked did she enjoy the garden parties. She replied would you like lots of people walking over your garden.

[@fenellainnis7216]

Hampton court palace thé home of Henry 8th and other monarchs is also a must when you visit, the tour guides are brilliant at telling the stories of the palace

[@EmilyCheetham]

Yep I visited Hampton court place what must have been 7 or 8 years ago. It was amazing. We went around the maze and they even had a re-enactment of the proclamation of the birth of Henry’s son Edward. Lastly they had a Joust on that day and we got to watch it. It was definitely worth the visit.

[@christopherwoolnough2160]

Buckingham Palace 775 rooms. Valued at £ 5 BILLION . The big place is Windsor Castle. 1000+ rooms.

[@jeanlind7540]

Much prefer Windsor Castle

[@MrDaiseymay]

mostly jails

[@gmdhargreaves]

With Prince Andrews future law suits coming up they’ll probably have to sell it 😂

[@TheQueenlucy]

The Royal Standard tradition is so fascinating as it's an ancient way to track where the Sovereign is. It will fly above wherever they're in residence. During the mourning period, The King took a day in private and the media picked it up fairly quickly because the Royal Standard went down from BP and then emerged a while later flying over Highgrove (his home in the Cotswolds). Also during the mourning period, all flags were flown at half mast except for the Royal Standard to illustrate continuity and the principle that the Sovereign never dies.

[@karleinegraham446]

Thanks for the tour. I have been to Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guards but not inside. It has become fashionable among some to criticize these things as excessive. When I see these beautiful rooms, I am reminded of how talented the previous generations of artists and tradesman were. They have left their work for us to admire! I also thank those who sponsored (paid) these talented people, who worked without modern tools and computer to calculate mathematical dimensions etc. Everyone descended from this productive culture should be rightly proud and preserve it for future generations.

[@billcoley6561]

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[@gdok6088]

Buckingham Palace has the largest private garden in London covering 42 acres.

[@lindylou7853]

BP garden has its own lake. It’s big. I expect Charles will have a go at it as gardening is his thing. He’s not going to move into BP but he’s going to stay at Clarence House down the road where he’s been for 20 years.

[@christine5591]

It is worth noting that Buckingham Palace is open to the public on the months from July to October. So plan your visit around that.

[@suec9426]

The word you are looking for is crowned…the monarch is crowned at their coronation. Very interesting video, hope you get to see it all in person! 🙂

[@danhodson7187]

If you do come over, you should also book the Ceremony of the Keys which is the official locking of the Tower of London at night, which has happened every night for the last 700 years. It's free but you do have to book a long time in advance.

[@norawatson8916]

I was one lucky lady, I went to a garden party there a few years ago, the back garden was amazing, it was massive,a beautiful pond with swans and ducks. A day I will never forget.

[@sarahealey1780]

When u come to the UK and are just walking round the streets remember to look up the history and architecture is everywhere they cover some beautiful buildings up with generic store fronts but if you look up u will see the beauty of the original building xx

[@helenbailey8419]

The Victoria and Albert museum is worth looking at too.Fabulous building.

[@margaretflounders8510]

I totally agree, a nice change from the British museum, which is huge!

[@annemariefleming]

All our London museums/galleries are a short distance apart, less than 3 miles, so it's easy to visit at least 2 in the morning and 1 after lunch. All free too.

[@richardj9016]

Most definitely !

[@nadeansimmons226]

@@annemariefleming if you want to take your time and not rush through them I would say only do 2 a day

[@juliegeer5855]

When I lived in Knightsbridge I used to take my children down to watch the ‘Changing of the Guards’ at Bucks House (an affectionate term for Buckingham Palace), which they loved.

[@margaretflounders8510]

Did you meet Alice? lol

[@juliegeer5855]

@@margaretflounders8510 No but I am sure I saw Christopher Robin 😂

[@lizstratton9689]

I've never done the tour so thank you for the review. The Palace was opened up for Tours about 20 years ago when the Queen wanted to raise revenue to pay for the repairs at Windsor Castle after the Fire. My Mum, Aunt and sister have all at separate occasions been invited for a Garden Party. Guests are invited each year from across the country in recognition for the everyday work they do helping the country.

[@mariahoulihan9483]

I first visited in the mid to late 90s.. its been open a long time.

[@helenbailey8419]

The gardens are a great green lung for London.

[@phoenixfeathers4128]

I suggest taking a look at National Trust (if there are any videos showing them)! They have really beautiful manor houses, gardens and grounds

[@herindoors3552]

I was lucky enough to be at Buckingham Palace twice in my role as volunteer with St John Ambulance, first aid ambulance crew, once at a Garden Party, and another time at the staff Christmas Party, we were hidden away, but there if we were needed, I had lunch in the staff quarters and we stayed in the Theatre Room while the party went ahead, (the Royal Family did attend the staff parties) the Butler who escorted us out at the end of the night, allowed us to exit via the Grand Staircase, it was a great experience and one I will remember for ever.

[@fenellainnis7216]

Lucky you , that’s definitely on my bucket list , did you steal any of the toilet paper or soap 😂, I heard that’s what a lot of people do

[@fenellainnis7216]

And I forgot to say thank you for volunteering your time with St. John’s ambulance, volunteers like you are the unsung heroes of the uk .

[@herindoors3552]

@@fenellainnis7216 No chance, we were escorted at all times, as we were in a part of the palace the monarchy use, The theatre we were in was a real theatre with a stage and everything, lovely experience, tiring as we had done a full day's work then on to the Palace, who can say that?

[@herindoors3552]

@@fenellainnis7216 How very kind of you, I spent about 20 yrs in St John Ambulance and had a fascinating time, (too old now) trained to Ambulance level and went to many, many great events, trouping the Colour, the Marathons, Diana's funeral (very sad) the Queen Mothers lying in state, and many more concerts, shows, horse shows etc wonderful memories, a favourite is the Chealsea Flower show where we were feet from the Queen.

[@fenellainnis7216]

@@herindoors3552 wow what great memories, and it’s true you volunteers deserve a lot of credit, taking time out of your life for others .

[@user-pf2rl4mi9c]

wonderful photos of all the horses tearing along Scottish beaches or the northern lakes etc.....pure joy for all of them on their one or two month break from guarding and so many other tasks.

[@aloh5613]

Buckingham Palace is more like the office, where paperwork gets signed, Royal engagements and public functions take place. The Royal family live, and spend most of their time in a place called Windsor Castle.

[@Gggreen88]

Im sure the queen spent more time in balmoral

[@archiebald4717]

@@Gggreen88 She spent every weekend at Windsor.

[@helenbailey8419]

When these buildings were built the craftmanship is incredible Good value when you consider how long they last.I agree with you about the piano.

[@mariahoulihan9483]

not true.. it was badly built and that is well documented. that is if you re talking about Buckingham palace.

[@MrDaiseymay]

It has a checkered history, and originally was a lot smaller, and owned by the Duke of Buckingham, Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there.@@mariahoulihan9483

[@brian9731]

You may find it easier to tour Windsor Castle which is open to the public year round but not every day whereas Buckingham Palace is only open for a few months in the Summer.

[@Littleduck192]

If you like architecture York is beautiful, when i lived i used to go for coffee somewhere and just look at the how the buildings have been changed and developed over time , ie archways blocked up that would have originally allowed for horses etc going from 12th C and before to the 20th in one glance, amazing,. I have to say that i live near bath, but my heart is with York

[@geoffpoole483]

North of Oxford Street is the Wallace Collection; a museum in a former stately home surrounded by the streets of Marylebone.

[@deanunio]

I can’t wait to hear your reviews after visiting the UK. I’m excited for you. Please make sure you visit outside of London also if you have time 😊

[@rogerraynsford5737]

The Duke of Buckingham gave Buckingham House to the Monic for his or her London residence The two side were added on, and the front was built during Queen Victoria time. Years ago My sister in law worked for Prince Philip so when my wife and I came over from Canada she got permission to see the Coronation Coach close up and after we went through security she showed us her Room in the Place which overlooked the inner court yard, and we got to stand behind the doors of the balcony and see all the people looking in .

[@pamelamitchell8789]

The queen was known to drive a Landover around her Scottish estate, and was known to go down to the village and chat to the locals. She has even been known to pick up hitchhikers who didn't realise who she was! LOL

[@annemariefleming]

Most people don't know this, but what you see from the street is the back of the building. The actual front is overlooking the garden. It was built in stages by the Duke of Buckingham, and was called Buckingham House. It was a different architectural style originally. Thee are several videos giving greater detail, some of them by Historical Royal Palaces. They also have videos on Windsor Castle and other Royal residences.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

Also Marble Arch once stood in front of Buckingham palace, as the main gate/entrance.

[@daniel_sc1024]

Incorrect. The garden front is the 'back'. Originally, the courtyard was open-ended, and that has always been the approach side (after it became a palace). The grand entrance hall is accessed from the courtyard through a covered portico; that is the entrance the monarch always uses when entering/exiting the palace.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

@@daniel_sc1024 True Daniel.

[@daniel_sc1024]

@@digidol52 In this context the informal use of 'front' refers to where the main (grand, ceremonial, state) entrance is; 'back' would be the opposite side. I don't know, this might be a strictly American figure of speech. The 'front' is usually on the public side, as well (the public street, sidewalk), from where the public (such as a solicitor or other such visitor) would approach, whereas the 'back' faces the more private backyard (or in the Palace's case, the gardens).

[@GigiC4]

Unfortunately we didn't get to visit Buckingham Palace when we were in London but we did visit the Palace of Versailles in France which is a little smaller but has much bigger gardens.

[@jlelliotton]

I did the tour in August 2018, and had tea in the restaurant they had setup on the west side porch overlooking the gardens. Very much worth the time.

[@janebeard3411]

Sir David Attenborough is worth finding out about. Amazing man, national treasure and all round wonderful human being.

[@rhilou32]

One thing to realise about the gardens of Buckingham Palace, is that whilst they might not *look* impressive to a lot of people, they contain SO MUCH. If I remember rightly, there's over 1000 trees, including 85 different species of oak trees; there's 30ish species of breeding birds that call the garden their home; there's over 300 wild plant species.... there's wildflower meadows, there's a rose garden, there's a lake/lakeside garden that has been allowed to become a self-regulating ecosystem.... there's summer houses, and sculptures, and tennis courts.... Its 39 acres of green space, in the heart of the largest city in the UK.

[@spotononspot4187]

And the cakes in the garden awards are awesome! All have a miniature chocolate crown on top! And the baguettes are awesome! All made by the queens chefs! Brilliant tour! The Mall is not a shopping centre, but spelt the same!

[@clarewilson7331]

I was a guest of the Queen at one of her Garden Parties. O was lucky enough to see inside the Palace aswell as the gardens

[@veronicawilliams7427]

In normal times, I have been going each and every year since it first openeing to the public because each and every yearit ids only open to the from late August during the summer Months when the Royal Family are at Balmoral on their Summer holidays. they put on a different special display of items. it's absolutely superb each and every visit. also in the Mews are all the vehicles

[@jonathangoll2918]

That diadem has indeed been used on our stamps; but, until her last few years, at the State Opening of Parliament each year, she would arrive wearing the diadem, but she would then put on the Imperial State Crown. ( That was the Crown on her coffin at her Lyings-in-State, her Funeral and Committal. ) The Royal Standard is very historic and symbolic. It was what was draped over her coffin, in two slightly different versions , one for Scotland, one for England.

[@grahamgresty8383]

Buck palace is 'the office'. Windsor castle is the monach's main residence.

[@frankparsons1629]

Buckingham Palace is a London royal residence 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. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning. Originally it was 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; originally the old "front" could be seen from the Mall whereas it is now behind the "new" East Front. A German bomb destroyed the palace chapel during the Second World War. The King & Queen refused to move out of London and gained much respect from Londoners who knew they were sharing the ever present danger just as they were. I extend my thanks to Wikipedia for much of the above information.

[@frankparsons1629]

Thanks Steve, hope you are keeping well and doing ok?

[@mehitabel6564]

It will be very interesting to see what King Charles does with the gardens at Buckingham Palace: he is a keen gardener, and I had the privilege of visiting his gardens at Highgrove House (yes the public are allowed to visit, in small groups booked far in advance, and subject to security - no cameras or cellphones allowed, we had to provide our passport details in advance). His Highgrove gardens are naturalistic, extremely creative and very beautiful, and according to the gardeners there, he does actually roll up his sleeves and do gardening himself, it's a stress relief apparently. Thanks for this video, despite living in the UK, I've never visited Buck House and am always doing other things in London. We're planning to be tourists in our own country, and apart from Buckingham Palace, visit Churchill's War Rooms, The Tower of London, and St Pauls Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament sometime soon.

[@TheQueenlucy]

The King does a lot of the work himself and enjoy hedgelaying too. If you’re headed to the Tower soon, I can’t recommend booking the gunpowder plot experience highly enough! You’ll enjoy the war rooms too.

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

He will grow his own veg there.

[@Mugtree]

A long time ago I used to work for the Duke of Edinburgh. Was always in awe of the entrance at Buckingham Palace every time I was there 🤯. Definitely visit it all if you can. Windsor Castle too. You’ll love it

[@lindylou7853]

Prince Philip bought the Queen some personalised number plates after she was crowned. MYT1 (mighty one) as the declaration stated that she was the most mighty. There’s MYT2 as well. You’ll see them on the royal cars from time to time.

[@julieianson.com2722]

I love his enthusiasm.

[@zee2012]

The palace was originally built in 1703 as Buckingham House, a London home for the 3rd Earl of Mulgrave, John Sheffield. It became a royal residence when King George III purchased it in 1761 as a comfortable family home for his wife, Queen Charlotte.

[@littleannie390]

Buckingham Palace was originally a house built by the Duke of Buckingham and was purchased by George III for his wife. It was extended by subsequent monarchs but much of what it looks like today is down to Queen Victoria who was the first monarch to actually live there.

[@thetruthhurts7675]

Actually the building looks the way it does because of King George the fourth. He nearly bankrupt the crown with the extensions to make the building the iconic shape it is today. James the first of England, Also James the 6th of Scotland, started the palace with a silkworm plantation of Mulberry trees. The original house, and Plantation was given (rented, but history never actually states these things) to lord Aston in 1628 by Charles the first in 1628. The palace (or house) was given it's name by renting to one John Sheffield, later the Duke of Buckingham in 1698. You are correct that Victoria was the first Monarch to reign from the building, She instigated the front because she complained to Robert Peel (yes that Robert Peel! Prime minister) of lack of entertainment, and living, space. During the reign of King King George the Fifth the front, built during Victoria's reign, was covered in Portland stone from the Quarries on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, which gives it's natural colour, but also weather, and smog of London protection. Oh the Balcony was Prince Albert's personal idea!!

[@PerryCJamesUK]

I always use the word "crowned". I don't know if that's correct though.

[@karleinegraham446]

Yes, crowned is the correct verb. King Charles will be crowned in May 2023.

[@PerryCJamesUK]

@@karleinegraham446 Thanks, I thought that, but on the KZbins especially overseas channels (I mean non-UK) I keep hearing the word "coronated" being used? I'd never heard of that word before quite recently.

[@glenn20081965]

Oh man, You've got to go to the National Art Gallery (Trafalgar Square) when you come to London. It's free to enter and for a small fee, you can rent a digital headset guide. I could spend all day there.

[@cannyexplorer5357]

I remember while watching the news coverage of the Queen Elizabeth sudden illness. Then seeing the Royal Standard suddenly lowering in the background and realised she had died even before the announcement. A sad day.

[@lindylou7853]

Charles I had a fantastic art collection. It - and the Crown Jewels - were flogged off by Cromwell after the Roundheads won the English Revolution. Catherine the Great (Russia) bought most of it. The collection has has to build up again since the early 1600s.

[@valeriewestgarth5935]

You need to do a tour of Windsor Castle the oldest inhabited castle in the world. We live six miles from it and it’s a wonderful building built during the 1100 hundreds and well worth a visit

[@CarloRossi54523]

England has many beautiful ancient cathedrals. React to some of them

[@lyndarichardson4744]

Very interesting. I live in England, but have never been round Buckingham Palace !

[@barriehull7076]

The chap being Knighted was Bradley Wiggins. Although winning Olympic Gold medals and the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France and the time trial at the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was born in Belguim.

[@lindylou7853]

Buckingham Palace is relatively new and was extended by Victoria and Albert, when the building was doubled in size and that balcony built. Don’t forget to go to the Queen’s gallery for the Leonardo drawings and Canaletto paintings - and lots more. Hampton Court Palace is more historic and interesting - built by Cardinal Wolsey and pinched by Henry VIII who was jealous of the house’s opulence and declared that his minions had a better home than him, taking the hint Wolsey handed it over. It got a makeover by William and Mary. You can explore the grounds and gardens. You can tour Windsor Castle too. You can stay at the air B&B’s at Sandringham House - £160 per night for the four bedroom ex-gardener’s cottage (which is a big house!). Not a bad price for 4 bedrooms. You can visit Balmoral Castle too. And the Duchy of Cornwall estate has cottages to rent, too.

[@cgkennedy]

A fun fact, The Queen was slightly peeved that Melbourne's Government House has a slightly larger than the Palace ballroom.

[@helenbailey8419]

This has been very informative.Thank-you Steve.

[@anit4525]

Try booking for the ceremony of the keys at the Tower of London it starts in the late evening and shows the locking up of the Tower it's amazing.

[@gailcrowe727]

Windsor Castle is fabulous as well. There’s also Sandringham in Norwich and Balmoral in Scotland which is very beautiful.

[@Princejoan27]

Thanks for the video The Windsor Castle tour is also amazing

[@debbielough7754]

On the day the Queen died, there was footage on TV of the flag over Buckingham Palace at half mast, before it was announced that she'd died. That was when we knew.

[@ddell1433]

Glad you're appreciating the Royalty.....they are genuinely good people, you'll love it. Get over here buddy. X

[@ddell1433]

Look at British slang words.........now! trust me that will confuse you lol

[@geoffpoole483]

Steve, you might be interested to know that Benjamin Franklin's London home is open to the public.

[@barefootdee1]

Apparently The Mall began as a field for playing pall-mall, a popular game in the16th and 17th century, the precurser to croquet

[@TwistedTiara]

Good choice of video, I've never been to the Palace so it's good to see inside.

[@cenedra2143]

Great video but I'd still prefer The Tower of London or Westminster Abbey over Buckingham Palace, its just too new for me 🤣 As I'm only 20 miles from London I should've visited by now but I have a years pass to The Tower so that's obviously where I go 😍

[@susanashcroft2674]

It might be an idea if you know where you are going to check out booking tickets in advance for most places in the UK, especially if you are planning on visiting popular place in busy peak months. Same applies if you are planning to travel by transport such as by train. Sometimes there may be offers on tickets or regional/local events at that time of the year in the area you are visiting so check out the Tourist Information sites for that area. I know Buckingham Palace has like the display of our late Queen's personal Jewelry in the video other themed displays which change. For example; one year it was a collection of the childhood toys of the Royal Family, another time it was wedding dresses of The Royal family.

[@geoffpoole483]

To which I would add don't plan to do too much in one visit; better to aim for quality over quantity.

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@geoffpoole483 I agree as some tend to think we are a small island, which in comparison to some we are but we are packed to the rafters with things. So as you say better to appreciate a few things over racing round getting exhausted and not spending time to absorb or take in things. All the best.

[@naomiwest7556]

Thanks for this video, I live on the Isle of Wight UK but I've never been to Buckingham Palace. I've been to Windsor Castle when I was young, so if you ever do a video of that I'd love to see it again. There's a good castle here on the island, check out Carisbrooke Castle Isle of Wight

[@reactingtomyroots]

I love old castles. Thanks for the suggestion. Also, Windsor is definitely on the list to check out soon.

[@Bridget410]

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Carriage was built in Australia in 2012/2014.

[@samm8787]

I love your reactions. So much interest. Just found your channel. :) hi from London 👋🏻🇬🇧

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thanks so much. I appreciate that.

[@pamelatitterington2453]

The Queen, preferred nature, to displays, and being to ostentatious great vid👍

[@baarryparsons2808]

I was there a few years back make sure you check the dates when going I think it's only open to the public August and September when the monarch is on Holiday or away.. I remember the Queen Victoria piano you where refering to I was very fascinated Like you, it was beautiful..we paid at the gate not in advance with no problem at all. Buckingham palace is the work place for the monarch,To see nicer gardens look at some of her other Castles or palaces. I can certainly recommend going we spent the full day in Buckingham palace alone and would certainly do it again..

[@insidiousbeatz48]

I've told this guy before to stop wandering around my house. It's getting ridiculous now!

[@revbenf6870]

Others may have said it, but since the arrival of Covid none of the Royal Family have live at BP, it now represents the HQ if you like and is a venue for state and national events. Built in Victorian times, it has never been especially comfortable as living accommodation and is currently undergoing a huge programme of renovation. King Charles and the new Queen live not far away in Clarence House, when in London, or one of the other residences. I think you'd enjoy reacting to videos about Windsor Castle including tour of that. Possibly even more impressive.

[@MrBulky992]

In answer to your question, the processional "Mall" running from Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace is always pronounced to rhyme with "shall". The thoroughfare running parallel with it to the north is "Pall Mall", both words again rhyming with "shall". Both streets take their name from "pall mall", an old game similar to croquet (originating in Italy as "pallamaglio", hence the English pronunciation). This was played with mallets and balls on lawns at or near those locations. "Mall" as in "shopping mall" is frequently pronounced in the UK to rhyme with "hall", the American way (as we got this expression from the US).

[@Insperato62]

For London the garden at the rear of the Palace is quite large but nothing like the size (1,000s of acres) of the country houses estates of the aristocracy. The Mall is spoken to rhyme with Pal. We also have shopping malls (pronounced like "pals"). Mall not to be confused with maul (clawed by a tiger etc.). You can easily Google the history of Buckingham Palace - the 18th century London home of the Duke of Buckingham. Prior to that the Hanoverians spread themselves around Kensington Palace and Kew and Hampton Court (tough life?), but the original was St. James' Palace, also worth a visit.

[@grahamsmith9541]

Most of the time the Queen didn't live there. It is used more as a work place with accomodation. King Charles III as I understand it is also not planning to use it as his main residence.

[@johncurrie6693]

The Queen did live in Buckingham Palace, when in London.

[@TheQueenlucy]

He will move there eventually when the renovations to it are complete. At the moment when in London, he works there during the day and sleeps at Clarence House which is close by.

[@grahamsmith9541]

@@johncurrie6693 That is why I put MOST OF THE TIME. her main and Official residence was Windsor Castle.

[@johncurrie6693]

@Graham Smith only during covid, prior to that her official residence was BP, she spent weekends at Windsor.

[@desmondjack6162]

The Royal Collection of Art is one of the world's biggest collections and includes tens of thousands of pieces of art including pictures, paintings, sculptures, books, drawings, texts, metal-work, pottery, porcelain and many, many others types of pieces. The collection is so incredibly vast that only a tiny, minuscule amount can ever be displayed in the various palaces. The picture gallery at Buckingham Palace only includes a few dozen items from a collection of hundreds of thousands of pieces.

[@claregale9011]

Westminster Abbey is the most significant building in London if not the u.k. , its absolutely breath taking from the outside and inside .

[@mariahoulihan9483]

I would say Durham Cathedral is far nicer.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

The verb for coronation is simply "crowned" :) Buckingham Palace is a bit like the White House - the actual living quarters are only part of the whole structure, with much of the rest used for diplomatic/state purposes. Amazing building. The palace gardens are about 40 acres, so they're a pretty reasonable size. King Charles will probably also want to keep them fairly natural - he's strongly environmentalist.

[@angelabushby1891]

The horses are on Holiday at the seaside,there is a video of them running in the surf rolling in the sand,they seem to love it and so do their riders.

[@MrBulky992]

The National Mall, the grass-lined avenue running to the Capitol building in Washington DC was first so-named in 1802, in imitation of the one in London but is pronounced as "maul" whereas the one in London has always been pronounced to rhyme with "shall" as it derives from the Italian "pallamaglio".

[@lindylou7853]

If you go on the tour of BP, remember to go to the loo before you set off. The loos for the public are found only after the tour, which lasts over an hour. If you get desperate, there are loos at the start of the tour but they’re for the staff. A friend (a republican) went to BP with some overseas visitors, who got the urge at the beginning before the start. Staff declined to let them use their loos. So my friend started a protest, sat on the stairs and said that she and her fellow citizens had paid for those toilets and she has a right to use them - otherwise she might have to embarrass herself on the expensive carpets. She and her visitors got to use the staff loos … !

[@niejo3845]

Buckingham Palace Garden is situated at the rear of the Palace and is 17 hectares or 42 acres.

[@marycarver1542]

The royals tend to treat this as an "office", whilst actually living elsewhere most of the time.

[@enemde3025]

Another great video mate. You need to get T shirts made with " STEVE SAYS....WOW " on them .😉 The grounds are 39 acres. Buckingham Palace was originally known as Buckingham House and was owned by the Duke of Buckingham (hence the name). It was acquired by King James 3rd in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte. It became the London residence of the monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.

[@reactingtomyroots]

LOL I never knew how much I said 'wow" until I started this channel. I should make shirts like that. I love shirts that have text that makes people wonder what does that mean. 39 acres is much larger than I ever though possible for Buckingham Palace. As you look at the front it doesn't appear the grounds would be nearly that large.

[@grendel1960a]

some of the lesser known feature in the basement there is a movie theatre, and workshops, keeping all those chandeliers and decorations in top condition is not an easy task, so there are teams of craftsmen whose job is to keep everything looking perfect, carpet storage, carpet repair shops, and a huge wine cellar..

[@kathchandler4919]

I visited the Queen's jewellery collection whilst it was on exhibition & we went through all the main rooms upstairs between those stairs you see at the portico as they enter from their coaches, right to the downstairs rear where you see them come out of during the garden parties, also from the east side through to the middle including, I think, the blue room which was damaged by a German bomb which landed just outside , you can still see the cracks on one sideboard which they decided to leave as part of history ! By the way , the big lights were off and big lights concentrated on the jewels in the exhibition, my god, they were amazing , some of which were part of the State jewels usually housed in the Tower but almost all of her personal jewels ...oops , just realised this video you're watching is from that time ! Got to tell you a little extra , the ballroom is very, very plush , deep carpets & much plush velvet & retains a very strong smell of the foods served there !

[@mariajones8995]

beautiful...

[@jillosler9353]

Buckingham Palace is more of 'the office' of the Royal Family. Central London, the famous Balcony where thousands can view the Monarch, the place where foreign Heads of State are entertained.

[@josyms7849]

The floral displays next to the Queen Victoria memorial are very colourful.

[@lissylissylissy]

this might be too niche, but I’d LOVE for you to react to a video about Cragside. It’s a stately home tucked away in the English hills near the Scottish border, I’ve been lucky enough to go to lots of the UK’s most beautiful old houses growing up, and Cragside was always by far my favourite. The scenery around it is stunning, and the house itself is a perfect mix of Victorian glamour and home comforts, it genuinely feels like something straight out of a Harry Potter book. Another, possibly less niche, is Chatsworth, a huge palatial stately home in Derbyshire. If you’re a fan of chick flicks you might know of it, a lot of Pride and Prejudice (the one with Keira Knightly) was filmed there I think? But again, personally I think it’s more impressive thsn BuckPal

[@scrpo6842]

Worth visiting I recommend visiting!🇬🇧👍

[@podyevans3257]

Hi Steve ..l was invited to afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace back in 2018 .... wonderful experience...the Queen .. Prince William and more royalty were there....

[@lilydawnpippard625]

I’ve had the honour of attending the Queens Garden Party.. I can honestly say it was a day that I will never forget..

[@darrenuk]

Check out the Windsor castle tour as well

[@coot1925]

The Queen actually didn't like living there as much as Windsor Castle. It was more a place of work for her to deal with matters of state. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@peterhall8572]

This particular palace is the office for the whole royal family and organisation, Windsor Castle and Balmoral are where they call home

[@orwellboy1958]

The queen only owned two properties, Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House other properties are held in trust by Crown Estates in clouding Buckingham Palace.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

Hi Steve .. As others have mentioned, Buckingham palace is not really the home of the monarch & was considered by the Queen as the London office. Windsor castle is the main home/seat of the monarchy. As the royal family name of Wndsor implies. Windsor is the castle/palace of real interest. A 1000 year old true complete castle. In its chapel hang the banners of the Knights of the Garter, also the chapel where some royals are married & where some of the royal family are buried in its vaults. Her Majesty the Queen is buried there. There are more palaces in & around London that were used by various monarchs throughout history. Hampton Court palace, Kensington palace, St. James's palace. All have been various monarchs favourite palace. I do believe though that the ultimate palace is Windsor castle/palace. Great reaction as always. 👍 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@daniel_sc1024]

Actually, she spent most of her time at Buckingham Palace. Although she preferred Windsor, that was her weekend home. She spent most weekdays at Buckingham Palace, as that was/is considered the headquarters of the monarchy. It wasn't until the last few years, when Buckingham Palace was undergoing extensive renovations (still ongoing) that she moved out of the Palace and spent all her time at Windsor.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

@@daniel_sc1024 The Queen never liked Buckingham palace & thought of Windsor as home. It is home, being the palace the Windsor name is derived.

[@daniel_sc1024]

@@Paul-hl8yg She may have preferred Windsor, but she spent most of her time at Buckingham Palace, working. Windsor was mostly for relaxing. She was a woman of duty, and that duty more often than naught required her to be in Buckingham Palace.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

@@daniel_sc1024 Yes, Buckingham palace was considered 'the office'. The Windsor seat is Windsor, where royals are buried including Her Majesty.

[@Ariadne-cg4cq]

Since you are keen to see Buckingham Palace when you visit the UK I would also recommend visiting The Tower of London where all the Crown Jewels are on display as well as the various rooms where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before her execution and while you are in the vicinity you should take a look at Tower Bridge. I would also recommend you visit Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace which is the Palace where King Henry VIII lived. Anyway I hope you get to visit our country soon (best time to come is around June and then you may get to watch “The trooping the Colour” ceremony which is a spectacular military parade ceremony. You can’t find details of all these places online but YOU MUST BOOK YOUR TICKETS EARLY way ahead of time because there are millions of tourists in the summer.

[@tracymcardle1236]

Mary queen of Scots was imprisoned and executed at Fotheringey Castle

[@errolmills2192]

Excellent reaction. Kings and Queens are CROWNED not Coronated. Easy man.

[@Deed938]

Union Jack is a term used at sea. It’s a union flag

[@jaccilowe3842]

I love that you are retaining your knowledge and passing it on! "Of course the Queen issues licences and passports in her name so doesn't need one"