Buckingham Palace is opening its newly restored East Wing to the public, allowing visitors unprecedented access to its famous balcony, alongside a wealth of priceless artworks and antiques from the Royal Collection. This expansion of public access has been fully supported by the king and aims to enhance the charitable objectives of the Royal Collection Trust. Culture correspondent Charlotte Gallagher provides a glimpse into the treasures and unique experiences awaiting visitors, including a special tour of areas previously unseen by the public.
- The newly restored East Wing of Buckingham Palace is being opened to the public for the first time, offering a rare glimpse into the royal residence.
- The opening is part of the Royal Collection Trust’s charitable aims to allow public access to more areas of Buckingham Palace.
- Visitors will be able to see the famous balcony, known for its role in royal celebrations, although access onto the balcony itself is not permitted.
- The Yellow Drawing Room, with its mix of Eastern and Western antiques and towering porcelain pagodas, is among the highlights of the tour.
- The exhibition includes priceless artworks and antiques, some of which have never been seen by the public before, including Jonathan Yeo’s new portrait of the king.
- A featured favorite piece is the Kyin clock, a fusion of Eastern and Western art, originally purchased by George IV for the Royal Pavilion.
- The tour offers a walk through the Principal Corridor, used by generations of the royal family to access the balcony for public appearances.
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