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Gold State Coach

Royal Mews: Gold State Coach. The two tritons at the back carry imperial symbols, representing Britain's maritime traditions and status as a dominant sea power. Commissioned by George III in 1760 and completed in 1762. The coach weighs four tons. DSC_0693
London Day 2: A Royal Day Out

August 3rd 2017
Today was the day for the "Royal Day Out". This annual event is the opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace to the general public while the Queen is on holiday in Scotland. Susan had put much time into planning our attending the palace "open house". We purchased timed tickets online in advance for the State Rooms as well as tickets for the Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews. We took the ... read more
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British Flag Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more
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