The Room Behind Buckingham Palace's Famous Balcony Opens to the Public for the First Time
A historic moment awaits as the room behind Buckingham Palace's iconic balcony opens its doors to the public next week. Summarized Insights: • Historic room opens to public. • Significant royal events backdrop. • Tours include east wing, state rooms. • Showcases 19th-century Chinese art. This room, shrouded in mystery for decades, has been the backdrop for countless significant events, with the royal family emerging from it during coronations, weddings, and other landmark occasions. From Winston Churchill's appearance alongside the royal family in 1945 after World War II to the wedding of King Charles III and Princess Diana in 1981, the balcony has been a silent witness to history. Despite the countless images of the balcony, the room itself has remained concealed, holding its secrets closely. Recently, King Charles made an appearance on this balcony following his birthday parade, accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wal...