I didn't get to meet the Queen, but I did go on a tour of Buckingham Palace with Christine & Brian (I've known Christine since Kindergarten and I am so happy that she and her fiance Brian are here in London now as well!). You can only go on a tour of the palace for short periods of the summer and fall, so I am glad that the timing worked out for me! We walked through the many state rooms of the palace, as well as the Great Hall where they hold banquets. The entire place was very fancy, with tons of artwork hanging on the walls. Each year they have a special exhibition, so this year tourists are able to see many of the diamonds of the Royal Family in honour of the Queen's Jubilee. Unfortunately, pictures weren't allowed inside the palace, but I got a few outside both of the front of Buckingham Palace and on the grounds.
The front of Buckingham Palace from the front gates.
Buckingham Palace from the Gardens behind the palace. What an incredibly large backyard the Palace has!
Just to prove I was there!
In the gift shop, I found a great picture book called Katie In London by James Mayhew. Thank you Christine for spotting it! A great time was had at the Queen's place of work.
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