Follow the Queen’s Route of Procession Inside the Palace of Westminster

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

NEXT: Tour the Tower of London kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJOuZGCeerVjeqM. If you enjoyed this virtual Palace of Westminster tour, then please consider leaving Margaret a tip by clicking the THANKS button, or at www.buymeacoffee.com/TourGuideMaggie, or on Paypal at paypal.me/GuideMargaret?locale.x=en_GB Read our blog post on how to visit the palace and the Houses of Parliament freetoursbyfoot.com/how-to-visit-the-houses-of-parliament/. Be sure to subscribe to our channel and click the bell 🔔 notification so you are alerted as we create new ones. kzbin.info/door/TevLM6XIJBjg3RVESdWAgg VISITING LONDON? Join us for a guided walk or look for our travel tips to help plan your trip. Find out more at freetoursbyfoot.com/london-tours/.

[@vicky4112]

Margaret, this time I listened/watched this video with a headset and your impressive presentation skills became even more obvious. You are articulate, have great vocal variety and combine that with a voice that is very soothing and personable with a little dash of humor here and there. Your content and delivery are top notch and very informative and entertaining. I'm looking forward to experiencing more videos.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Oh, Vicky, what an amazing compliment! Thank you so, so much! You've made my day :) I did a Hampton Court Palace one you might like - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfbonaLo71sfqM and am currently working on Dover Castle so I do hope you'll enjoy those also!

[@vicky4112]

@@margaretstockton-davies3828 Thanks, Margaret. I saw the Hampton Court one and I look forward to seeing the Dover Castle one. Keep 'em comin"!!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Dover has arrived, Vicky! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5LTeaKlgJiDhqc

[@robertajeffries7505]

I could gush about you all day, instead I'll just repeat: YOUR THE BEST, REALLY THE BEST!!! ❤ From The 🇺🇸

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks again for watching, Roberta! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

You are so kind, Roberta, thank you! It really means the world x

[@brewerbacker82]

All this looks amazing but I hope one day to visit in person

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

We hope you do, too, Dan!

[@ozzythebeerthief8791]

These videos are really good, this channel is going to have a great future. Keep up the good work guys!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you, Ozzy! :)

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad that you enjoyed the video, Ozzy! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@barbou2you]

Such a lovely tour! Thank you so much!

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this, Simone! You might also enjoy Margaret's tours of Hampton Court (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfbonaLo71sfqM) and The Tower of London (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJOuZGCeerVjeqM) :)

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

My pleasure, Simone!

[@Bogbrush9861]

The Portcullis was the symbol of Margret Beaufort who was the mother of Henry VII. The founder of the Tudor dynasty. It is considered a royal symbol to this day

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

You are right! I love Margaret Beaufort - tough and clever lady :) Thanks for watching!

[@bradleynorton3365]

Good tour. The virtual tour works well when, as here, it is accompanied by an interesting and informative narration. Another enjoyable tour by Margaret. And she has such a lovely voice!

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks for watching, Bradley! We are looking to try more virtual tours like this for places that don't permit filming inside so it's great to get positive feedback.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you for your kind words, Bradley! I will hopefully have another one up for you soon :)

[@lesliedupre4357]

Love, love, love!! Great tour. Thank you, Margaret!!😺

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Leslie! You might also enjoy Margaret's tours of the Tower of London (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJOuZGCeerVjeqM), Dover Castle (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5LTeaKlgJiDhqc) and Hampton Court Palace (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfbonaLo71sfqM)

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you, Leslie! It was my pleasure :)

[@TWROC96]

Thank you for the tour. You did an excellent job and I learned so much.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

You are most welcome! Thank you :)

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

You might also like Margaret's tour of Hampton Court Palace. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfbonaLo71sfqM

[@timkempuk]

You didn't mention king Charle's head was hung from a ceiling the inside The Palace of Westminster and fell down after 11 years onto the floor after a storm. This was told to me when I did a tour of The Palace of Westminster.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

It was Oliver Cromwells head, on the orders of King Charles Is son, King Charles II :) There’s another tour to come that will highlight that story!

[@Silvercloud-cg7gs]

Really never knew that

[@timkempuk]

@@margaretstockton-davies3828 I see it must have been Oliver then... As you did say they throw King Charle's head into the crowd below.

[@charlesedwards2856]

Anyone else have a Simpsons flashback of Barney and Wade Boggs arguing over the greatest Prime Minister of England when she mentioned Pitt the Younger? All I had in my head was Barney shouting “LORD PALMERSTON!” Anyone unaware but interested, it’s the episode “Homer at the Bat” where that takes place.

[@johnmason7289]

An excellent video, very informative. Well done!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Glad you enjoyed it,John!

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks for the continued support, John!

[@clivejohnson9515]

So informative, Margaret! Oh, and you have a gorgeous voice!!😉👍

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks again for watching, Clive! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Aw, thank you, Clive! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@rossbatchelor4634]

Great video it’s a great way of doing a tour without going to the place

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thanks for watching, Ross!

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Ross!

[@jetsons101]

Great video, the best part was Margaet and her narration. Westminster Hall is amazing just knowing what it's been through and still standing, jousting in the hall??? Thanks.....

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Glad you liked this one, Martin. :)

[@pommydiva1]

thank you for this awesome video. ive always wondered whats inside the Houses of Parliament. now i know :)

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Den!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

You are most welcome :)

[@WalkingLondon_]

Interesting facts 👍

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thanks!

[@jackiehughes1930]

Fantastic absolutely fantastic, ive just started watch the Kings guards silly me had no idea that the did the changing of the guard for Calverley i thought they all lived together . Then i get totally confused as there are certain soldiers whos faces youd use to and then they vanish and makes total sense . Thank you for explaining to me. Next year me and my best friend are coming to London for a week and will definitely use your service. Xx

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

We are glad you enjoyed the video, Jackie! We also hope to show you around London when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here www.freetoursbyfoot.com/london-tours/. Bookmark us :) In the meantime, check out our back catalog of virtual London tours. kzbin.infovideos.

[@clairetitmus]

Thank you Margaret this was really interesting 👌

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

My pleasure :)

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one!

[@susenjarvis8281]

So very interesting. Thanks so much.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

My pleasure, Susen :)

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks for the continued support, Susen!

[@lizblows7101]

Thanks Margret, very interesting.

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

We are glad you liked this one, Liz!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

I'm so glad you liked it, Liz :)

[@michellebruce5092]

Great video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more of your videos soon. Your videos are always enjoyable and relaxing have a great day. What's the weather like in the UK? The weather in Canada is beautiful. 😀

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

More to come from Margaret, Michelle! It's hot here 36 this weekend!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you so much, Michelle! I have another one in the works :)

[@LondonWalkbyLondonSocialite]

this type of video is very difficult to make 🦋🦋🦋 well done 🦋🦋🦋

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you! I wasn’t sure how it would turn out so I’m glad it’s got your approval:)

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you enjoyed this one! Now that we know this method works, it could open some doors for tours we can't do in person.

[@robertcanning1888]

Omg a think im in love lol x

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

:) xx

[@vaishnodevifamily]

Amezing Vedio ..apka full vedio watch kiya dekh ke bhut acha lga. Aise hi hmesa bnate rhe. Dheere dheere aage bdhte jaye 👍👍pinned and support

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you!

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@maureenmcallister2393]

The portraits of the Tudor monarchs, where did they come from? are they recreations? I'm curious what the Anne Boleyn portrait looks like, is there anywhere I can go to see it, besides in person?

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Hi Maureen! They were painted in the 19th century by art students, so are Victorian fantasies, essentially! You can get a good view on the Parliament Website on their virtual tour - just click to view the Princes Chamber: www.parliament.uk/visiting/virtualtour/

[@maureenmcallister2393]

@@margaretstockton-davies3828 thank you!!! I love all thing Tudor so this is very helpful!

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Another terrific, fun and educational video. I'd be interested to see a video(s) of Canterbury Cathedral, the legends/facts of Robin Hood/Sherwood Forest, Churchill's War Room (I understand there's a fee/charge to get in?), I'm told there's also a Royal Military Museum ?

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you enjoyed this one! And I will add those to the list - Canterbury has been in the back of our minds for a while..!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you! I think Sinead has the War Rooms in the works so keep an eye out :)

[@danielpra2850]

Danke!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you so much, Daniel!

[@danielpra2850]

@@margaretstockton-davies3828 Thank you for the virtual tour. I hope next time, I can visit the palace of Westminster :)

[@sodoffbaldrick3038]

Thanks for the great tour! Can you tell me what time of year is the best for visiting to avoid crowds? I don't mind cool weather and a little bit of rain, and I would very much appreciate your advice. Thank you.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

The star to middle of October is my favourite time to visit! The summer crowds are gone, but nothing is closed for the winter season yet. The weather is usually pretty good, too :)

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Glad that you enjoyed the video, Ruth! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@timdaugherty5921]

I went on a private group tour in this palace in 2015. Are these no longer available?

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

They were suspended for a while but are coming back soon!

[@candicesantiago727]

Are you permitted to tour inside parliament? Can you take photos?

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

I believe photography is not permitted but you can certainly tour inside

[@timdaugherty5921]

Look like Big Ben is coming back!!

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

I can’t wait! I didn’t know how much I’d miss it haha

[@timdaugherty5921]

OK I have always wondered. We see daily videos of the PM in the House of Commons but why are they never in the Lords? I dont ever see debates or anything online with the house of Lords

[@RB-747]

You can watch them on Parliament TV online, and also I believe if you press the red button on BBC Parliament it will show the Lords.

[@gingerbaker4390]

38:58 Margaret Thatcher and Shirley Temple standing beside her.

[@nancyely6471]

I’ve listened back a few times, but I still can’t make out why Margaret Thatcher was sorely disappointed (about the statue)?

[@greggles_]

@@nancyely6471 It seems to have been cut off in the editing, so all you can hear is "reportedly, she was slightly disappointed it hadn't been made out..." My guess is that it was a joke, and the remainder of the sentence would be "it hadn't been made out of iron", given Thatcher's nickname.

[@alllisonandthekids]

Free for all UK citizens just contact your MP to arrange

[@4822ginger]

I don't think you can at the moment

[@Silvercloud-cg7gs]

@@4822ginger Michael Winner? lol 😆

[@Silvercloud-cg7gs]

UK is Tory.

[@Ian0406]

Your beautiful margaret

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Thank you, Ian!

[@timdaugherty5921]

The Queen last walked up the steps in 2016. I dont think she will be doing it anymore sadly. Or dressing in the robes and crown. I think 2017 was her last time to even wear it all.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

I think you’re very likely right, Tim.

[@ilenebillingsley7516]

Heard here in the USA that Camille will be the Queen ! Does that mean the Queen and Charles are gone???

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

Essentially, the Queen has said when she dies and Charles becomes King, she would like Camilla to take the title of Queen Consort. Usually, the Kings wife is referred to as Queen but Camilla was a divorced woman - and not very popular - when she married Charles so there was talk that she shouldn’t get the title. Her Majesty has said to us that it’s her wish for Camilla to be addressed as Queen, but she won’t have any power. It’ll just be her title as wife of the King. Hope that clears it up!

[@Silvercloud-cg7gs]

@@margaretstockton-davies3828 Do you agree with Camilla being Queen? I thought William and Kate would take over as king and Queen but obviously the Royal Family want Charles and Camilla.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

@@Silvercloud-cg7gs Kate and William will be Queen and King - just after Charles. Charles was always going to be the king, it was just a question of how the public would refer to Camilla so nothing has changed all that much. Personally, it doesn't bother me for her to have the title but she is still unpopular so I know a lot of people don't like it!

[@Silvercloud-cg7gs]

@@margaretstockton-davies3828 Thanks for the reply I’m British and wouldn’t mind them but know they are unpopular with some because of Diana.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

@@Silvercloud-cg7gs it's nothing to do with what the Royal family wants the line of succession to the throne is laid down in law by various acts of Parliament

[@lanahardie4064]

How come the king or queen go any further past the chamber of commons

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Since King Charles I stormed into the Commons chamber in the 1640's, it's been forbidden! (But, in reality, King George VI and the Queen Mother visited the Commons after it was rebuilt after being destroyed by a bomb. Shh! ;) )

[@karansunthpaul1331]

This was absolutely fantastic - thank you for sharing.

[@margaretstockton-davies3828]

My pleasure, Karan!

[@ToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks again for watching, Karan! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.