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FOR the first time in its history, tourists will be invited to enter Buckingham Palace through its front gates.
Previously, only those lucky few who've attended garden parties and royal receptions at the Palace have entered via the gates.This is set to change when paying holidaymakers are invited to enter through the front gates of the royal residence in a historic first. However, access to the palace has changed in recent months, with fans able to explore more royal rooms than ever before.It is on these tours that visitors will be allowed to enter through the palace gates.The East Wing started out as a courtyard, with rooms and pieces of artwork being added over time.Nowadays, visitors can explore the Yellow Drawing Room, the Principal Corridor, the Centre Room and a balcony.The tours will run from January to May and will cost £90 per person.
Balmoral announced guests 'can see a selection of rooms within the Castle that are used by Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of theThe UK is home to a wealth of attractions, ranging from historic landmarks to cultural institutions and natural wonders. Here are some of the top attractions in the UK:– One of the world's greatest museums, it houses a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe, including the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles.
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