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i The Queen’s Star of the exhibit is the gold its current position in the 1880s).
Gallery state coach built for George III The sculpture, by Adrian Jones,
in 1761, with fine panels by was added in 1912. Before it
Buckingham Palace Rd SW1. Map 12 Giovanni Cipriani. Among the was installed Jones seated
F5. Tel 020 7766 7734. 1 St James’s other vehicles are the Irish state three people for dinner in the
Park, Victoria. Open 10am–5:30pm coach, bought by Queen body of one of the horses.
daily (Aug & Sep: 9:30am–5:30pm; Victoria for the State Opening Exhibitions are held in the
last adm: 4:15pm). Closed between
exhibitions; call or check website. of Parliament; the open-topped inner rooms of the arch. A
& 9 7 ^ ∑ royalcollection. 1902 royal landau, traditionally viewing platform beneath the
org.uk used to give the crowds the sculpture has great views over
best view of newlywed royal the royal parks and the gardens
The royal family possesses couples; and the glass coach, of Buckingham Palace.
one of the finest and most also used for royal weddings.
valuable art collections in the The newest coach is the
world, rich in the work of old Diamond Jubilee State Coach,
masters, including Vermeer built in 2012. Visitors may see
and da Vinci. In 2002, the carriages being prepared for
galleries were expanded in use or limousines in action.
the most extensive addition Some of the horses that
to Buckingham Palace in 150 pull the carriages are stabled
years, resulting in three and in the mews and a guided
a half times more display tour includes a chance to
space and an impressive view the 18th-century riding
entrance gallery with a school where the horses are
striking columned portico. put through their paces.
The gallery has seven rooms, The elaborate harnesses the
which host a rolling display horses wear are also on Nike, winged goddess of victory, rides her
programme of the Royal display. There is also a shop chariot atop the Wellington Arch
Collection’s masterpieces. No selling royal souvenirs.
items are on permanent display
and changing exhibit ions p Wellington Arch a Apsley House
include fine art, porcelain, jewels, Hyde Park Corner W1. Map 12 D4.
furniture and manuscripts. Hyde Park Corner SW1. Map 12 D4. Tel 020 7499 5676. 1 Hyde Park
Tel 020 7930 2726. 1 Hyde Park Corner. Open Apr–Oct: 11am–5pm
Corner. Open daily; Apr–Sep: 10am– Wed–Sun; Nov–Mar: 10am–4pm Sat &
6pm; Oct: 10am–5pm; Nov–March: Sun (but check dates on website).
10am–4pm. Closed 1 Jan, Good Fri, Closed 1 Jan, 24–26 Dec. & joint
24–26 & 31 Dec. & joint ticket with ticket with Wellington Arch available.
Apsley House available. 7 limited. ^ 9 = ∑ english-heritage.org.uk
= ∑ english-heritage.org.uk
Apsley House, or Number One
After nearly a century of debate London, as it is also known, at
about what to do with the the southeast corner of Hyde
Ceremonial harnesses and bridles on patch of land in front of Apsley Park, was completed by Robert
display at the Royal Mews House, Wellington Arch, Adam for Baron Apsley in 1778.
designed by Decimus Burton, Fifty years later it was enlarged
was erected in 1828 (moved to and altered by the architect
o Royal Mews
Buckingham Palace Rd SW1. Map 12
E5. Tel 020 7766 7302. 1 St James’s
Park, Victoria. Open Apr–Oct:
10am–5pm daily; Nov, Feb–Mar:
10am–4pm Mon–Sat. Subject to
closure at short notice (check website).
Closed Dec–Jan. & 9 8 Apr–Oct.
7 ∑ royalcollection.org.uk
Fans of royal pomp will enjoy
a visit to the Royal Mews.
The stables and coach houses,
designed by Nash in 1825,
accommodate the horses and
coaches used by the royal
family on state occasions. Interior of Apsley House

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