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Buckingham Palace: Official Souvenir Guide Paperback – May 16, 2012

by Jonathan Marsden (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 48 ratings
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• The official guidebook to Buckingham Palace
• Illustrated with over 110 color images including beautiful photographs of the State Rooms, plus historic documents and drawings and many works of art

• Features highlights from the Picture Gallery's world-class collection of paintings
These new, fully revised official souvenir guides, published in partnership with the Royal Collection to mark the Diamond Jubilee, include titles on the magnificent palaces and residences, on the finest working stables in existence, on the largest dolls house in the world and on the enthralling history of the royal line of succession. Written by specialist authors including the curators of the Royal Collection, beautifully illustrated and containing details of the works of art, the architecture, stories of occupants, photographs and plans, each book gives a fascinating insight into these famous sites, their history and contents.

Buckingham Palace is one of the most readily recognized buildings in the world and one of the few working royal palaces remaining. This official guide to Buckingham Palace provides an illustrated account of the history of the royal palace that serves as Her Majesty The Queen's office and London residence, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It contains an introduction to the Palace today; a history of the building and architecture of the Palace; fascinating stories about the Palace's occupants, from George III to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; a visitor's map of the State Rooms and an illustrated tour of the State Rooms and their contents.

Also available in the Royal Collection Official Souvenir Guides series:
Clarence House 9781857597608
Queen Mary's Dolls' House 9781857597639
The Royal Line of Succession 9781857597592
The Palace of Holyrood House 9781857597622
The Royal Mews 9781857597615
Windsor Castle 9781857597585
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  1. Print length
    72 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Scala Arts Publishers Inc.
  4. Publication date
    May 16, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    8.78 x 0.27 x 8.82 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1857597575
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1857597578
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Jonathan Marsden is the Director of the Royal Collection.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scala Arts Publishers Inc. (May 16, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1857597575
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1857597578
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.78 x 0.27 x 8.82 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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L.M. Keefer
5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful and Fascinating Introduction to Buckingham Palace
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014
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If you have seen this iconic Palace at Royal Wedding celebrations or lit up with the imprint of the British Flag on holidays, and wished you could tour it, this souvenir guide book gives you a peek inside. There are all kinds of intriguing facts and figures about the Palace including it has 775 rooms and 20,000 works of art, including a Vermeer. In reading this book you will learn that the facade of the Palace is less than 100 years old. It started out as a private house and was purchased in 1762 by then King George III - the one who lost the colonies - for a private residence for his Queen Charlotte.

Interestingly, Queen Elizabeth thinks of Buckingham Palace as "the office" and Windsor Castle as "home" where she retreats for the weekends. This book first details the architectural history of the palace. Then it discusses the occupants of the palace, and how they used the palace. Occupants include Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, King George V and Queen Mary, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and the present day Queen Elizabeth.

Then you are taken on a tour of the Palace including the State Rooms, Guard Chamber, Green Drawing Room, Throne Room, Picture Gallery, Ballroom, State Dining Room, Blue Drawing Room, Music Room, White Drawing Room, and Bow Room. The book is well-organized and visually attractive. It is easy to read and a great introductory book to this historic building. You may wish there were some larger images and more of them. There are over 120 images. The book is paperback and not large - probably the perfect size for a guide book when you are walking and don't want to carry something heavy. If you want an introduction to Buckingham Palace, this offers many tantalizing details and accompanying images.
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Phyllis Stein
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022
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For my collection
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A. Burchfield
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book to have, might be better for planning than taking along…(BUY this book!)
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2013
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…because it's more of a history and picture book (beautifully done photography) than a "next on the tour is the …room with…" sort of detail book. Inside the front/ back covers you get building layouts and floor plans, the text covers the history of the palace and describes some of what you'd see on the tour or in the accompanying photography.

If you've been on the tour, I have, you'll relive many memories and want to make a return visit. If you're just planning a trip buy this book and take lots of notes- every room is worth a look. You'll get details here you might otherwise miss or not get a good enough look at during your visit.

Worth owning even if you could care less about the British Royal Family.
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Joseph
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book and I am learning a lot that ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017
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Love the book and I am learning a lot that I would have never known. Good resource for learning more about queen Victoria too. I have never been to England and Never been to London. So this has been something of interest for me. I would buy from the same dealer again.
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Leslie h
5.0 out of 5 stars Planning on a trip this year, and thought we ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
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Planning on a trip this year, and thought we would inform ourselves before we went, instead of buying the book after we tour, and kicking ourselves for missing something.
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Seattle Sounder
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn before visiting
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2012
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I'm guilty of buying these types of souvenirs after the fact. Reading it in advance makes the visit that more interesting! I love this book. It's a great summary about Buckingham Palace and highlights things you should be looking for on your visit.
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Flash
5.0 out of 5 stars Buckingham Palace
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2011
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I cannot get to England to see this magnificent place so this is the next best thing, espcially for royal enthusiasts like myself. Arrived in very good condition as described.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Seller!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
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Leseratte
2.0 out of 5 stars Fast keine Fotos sondern Gemälde
Reviewed in Germany on January 27, 2018
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Ich hatte mir diesen Führer gekauft in dr Hoffnung auf schöne Photos aus dem Palast und wurde enttäuscht. Außer zwei Photos, davon ein Raum ohne Möblierung nur Gemälde. Und ein paar Details: Eine Sitzgruppe oder der Thron. Einen Führer dirch einen Palast habe ich mir anders vorgestellt.
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Fanny
5.0 out of 5 stars Day out
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2016
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Visited the palace this week. Just looking at the pictures brings back happy memories of day out . Bought secondhand both copies in v good condition
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Pitou 1777
4.0 out of 5 stars Suivez le guide
Reviewed in France on January 30, 2016
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Petit livre (70 pages),en anglais, pour ceux qui n’iront pas, ou en souvenir, pour ceux qui ont visité
On suit en fait la visite des Appartements d’Etat, meublés en partie avec les achats réalisés lors des ventes de la Révolution française : une suite de grandes salles d’apparat. Très belles photos couleur. Plan utile.Texte en anglais. A compléter par un livre sur l’histoire du palais : the official illustrated history.
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ALEXANDER JOHN CAMERON
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB PHOTOGRAPHY
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2013
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Superb photography combines with just the right amount of historical references - indispensable for those intending a visit and a great insight into what lies on the other side of the best known façade in Britain.
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Mrs J Barton
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2013
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I did this exhibition with a friend and it was nice to read all about Buckingham palace and look at the lovely pictures.
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