The Royal Collection will stage a series of exhibitions to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Highlights include a display of diamonds at Buckingham Palace, a collection of press photos at Windsor Castle, and a major Leonardo da Vinci …
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29 Apr
2011
2011
Video of the Week: William and Kate return to Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding
What else could possibly have been our choice as Video of the Week for this week? Here’s an amazing film of the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – Prince William and Kate – on their way from Westminster Abbey …
Read more...2 Apr
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Buckingham Palace
This ariel photo of Buckingham Palace by Intrepide98 is making us even more excited about the Royal Wedding! After the ceremony, the grand procession ends at Buckingham Palace. If you’re staying in London for the wedding, check out our Royal …
Read more...24 Dec
2010
2010
Video of the Week: Santa in London on Boris Bikes
Yesterday, we had a photo of cycling santas. Today, a video. This feels like a suitably silly festive film for you this Christmas Eve. See if you can spot the following attractions as this team of santas (and a couple of …
Read more...20 Dec
2010
2010
Official Royal Wedding China Launched at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Collection has launched its official range of china to commemorate next year’s marriage of Prince William of Wales and Catherine (Kate) Middleton. Approved by the happy couple, the Royal Wedding range includes a tankard, plate and pillbox made …
Read more...17 Dec
2010
2010
London 2012 Beach Volleyball Test Event Announced for Next August
The Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) announced the London 2012 Olympic Games test event for beach volleyball will take place in August next year. The beach volleyball test event will take place from 9 to 14 August in Horse Guards …
Read more...26 Nov
2010
2010
Video of the Week: The World’s Perfect Cup of Tea
The giant LoveUK teapot is looking around London for The World’s Perfect Cup of Tea as decided by the fans of www.facebook.com/LoveUK. In this video, Mr Teapot takes in some of London’s best sights, including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Tower …
Read more...19 Oct
2010
2010
Buckingham Palace Hits New Record Visitor Figures
A record-breaking 413,000 visitors passed through the doors of Buckingham Palace during this year’s Summer Opening. Visitor numbers were the highest in 16 years, and the second highest since the palace first opened to the public in 1993. It’s thought …
Read more...14 Oct
2010
2010
London 2012 Triathlon Test Event Announced
The triathlon course for the London 2012 Olympics will be tested in August next year, when London stages the penultimate race in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series. London will once again hold one of the seven races …
Read more...29 Jul
2010
2010
Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2010
London’s Buckingham Palace throws open its doors to the public each year for two months. Visitors get to take a rare peek inside one of the world’s few remaining working Royal Palaces. And, this year, there’s a new exhibit of …
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