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Changing the guard in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace
Changing the guard in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. ©

The White Drawing Room in Buckingham Palace is where His Majesty The King usually enters the State Rooms when hosting a formal Reception, passing through an enormous hidden door which is formed from one of the four side cabinets and mirrors. The entire structure – complete with Sèvres vase and candelabra on top – swings forward giving access from the Royal Closet next door

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This strikingly sophisticated and composed portrait of Queen Alexandra was painted by the French artist François Flameng in 1908. It is perhaps one the highlights of early 20th century royal portraiture. The Queen sits upon a stone step, gazing dir
Portrait of Queen Alexandra
White Drawing Room
White Drawing Room
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White Drawing Room
White Drawing Room, Buckingham PalaceCopyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited
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Curriculum theme: Buckingham Palace
Subject: Paintings
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