2. LONDON IN PICTURES from wikipedia Lesson 2 Royal Residences V.I.Gatalska

3. Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official residence. It is situated in the centre of London. In front of the building there is Queen Victoria Memorial. The Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom

4. Changing of the Guard The Changing of the Guard takes place at Buckingham Palace at 11.30 am, and lasts about 45 minutes The Coat of Arms on Buckingham Palace Gate

5. Her Majesty the Queen British Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace The Orb The Scepter

6. Inside Buckingham Palace Visitors may tour the State Rooms, including the Throne Room, Picture Gallery and State Dining Room. There is no access to the private apartments. The State Dining Room The Throne Room

7. The Royal Mews The horses play an important role in the Queen's official and ceremonial duties. Queen Elizabeth II during the State Opening of Parliament The Bentley State Limousine is an official state car created by Bentley for Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002.

8. The Castle of Windsor

9. The Castle of Windsor The Round Tower is the oldest in Windsor Castle The Royal Standard

10. The Castle of Windsor The Long Walk Virginia Water The Savill Garden is a park within a park, covering 35 acres with camellias and magnolias in spring, and roses in summer

11. Inside Windsor Castle The Queen's Ballroom The Crimson Drawing Room, one of the Semi-State rooms

12. The town of Windsor The Queen's Guard A view from the top of the Round Tower of Windsor Castle The State Visit of The Queen and King Abdullah II of Jordan pass The Castle Hotel Windsor Great Park

13. The Town of Windsor Windsor Legoland. The Model of St Pauls Cathedral Tower Bridge Legoland. Windsor Castle Legoland. Miniland