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Mark your calendars: The date for the Royal Wedding has been set for Friday, April 29, 2011.
The Royal Wedding schedule will officially begin at 11 a.m., when the couple arrives at Westminster Abbey for their marriage ceremony.
If you are planning on traveling to London for the Royal Wedding, travel agents are advising you start booking immediately. Hotels, hostels and restaurants are sure to be booked solid for the Royal Wedding weekend.
When is the Royal Wedding on TV? Well, that depends. London is five hours ahead of the East Coast of the United States, meaning coverage of the event should be on TV by 6 a.m. EST or 3 a.m. PST.
This month marks the first British royal wedding since Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. Charles’ son Prince William will marry Kate Middleton on the 29th of April and whilst the whole of the UK is likely to be in attendance only a select few will be at the event itself. This means the rest of us may have to find some more entertainment at one of the other London tourist attractions. Recently reopened Kew Palace has been extensively restored in preparation for an abundance of summer tourists looking to explore its regal history. The palace initially opened its doors to the public in 2006 and the royal family’s former country retreat quickly became a popular London attraction.
Fourth and current incarnation of the palace was built in 1663 and became the favourite place for King George III to spend weekends with his family in the late 18th Century. Kew Palace is packed with things to see, including a doll's house made by Princesses Amelia and Augusta.
The un-restored bedrooms of the Princesses can be discovered on the second floor of the palace, while Princess Elizabeth's bedroom - which has been given a makeover to its former glory - is located on the first floor. Of course it is here that you will also find Kew Gardens, which became an important area for botanical research under Frederick Prince of Wales, father of King George III. Another famous attraction in the capital is that of Hampton Court Palace. If the weather is nice be sure to take a stroll around the stunning landscaped gardens and the curious hedge maze. The maze, which was built in the 1690s contains over half a mile of pathways.
One of the most well-known things to do in London is to take in the uncanny waxworks at Madame Tussaud's. In the hall and ante room at Kew Palace, you will stumble across a bust of King George III, which is a replica of that found in the famous wax sculpture's archive. Eltham Palace may not be as well known as its Kensington and Buckingham counterparts but has a fascinating history nonetheless. Here you can take in the 1930s Art Deco interior and imagine what it was like when King Henry VIII - with a penchant for many wives - grew up here. You may even decide to pack a picnic and eat outdoors in the beautiful grounds, should you be lucky enough with the weather.
There are plenty of events taking place at Eltham Palace to keep you occupied whichever month you decide to visit. On June 18th and 19th you can experience the Grand Medieval Joust, while Art Deco fairs in May and September affords you the chance to snap up original objects from the 1930s. Whether you decide to visit the regal London attractions at the end of April to coincide with the royal wedding, or at a later date, the palaces of the capital provide an endless insight into the history of the British monarchy and can prove to be a fun day out for all the family.
Fourth and current incarnation of the palace was built in 1663 and became the favourite place for King George III to spend weekends with his family in the late 18th Century. Kew Palace is packed with things to see, including a doll's house made by Princesses Amelia and Augusta.
The un-restored bedrooms of the Princesses can be discovered on the second floor of the palace, while Princess Elizabeth's bedroom - which has been given a makeover to its former glory - is located on the first floor. Of course it is here that you will also find Kew Gardens, which became an important area for botanical research under Frederick Prince of Wales, father of King George III. Another famous attraction in the capital is that of Hampton Court Palace. If the weather is nice be sure to take a stroll around the stunning landscaped gardens and the curious hedge maze. The maze, which was built in the 1690s contains over half a mile of pathways.
One of the most well-known things to do in London is to take in the uncanny waxworks at Madame Tussaud's. In the hall and ante room at Kew Palace, you will stumble across a bust of King George III, which is a replica of that found in the famous wax sculpture's archive. Eltham Palace may not be as well known as its Kensington and Buckingham counterparts but has a fascinating history nonetheless. Here you can take in the 1930s Art Deco interior and imagine what it was like when King Henry VIII - with a penchant for many wives - grew up here. You may even decide to pack a picnic and eat outdoors in the beautiful grounds, should you be lucky enough with the weather.
There are plenty of events taking place at Eltham Palace to keep you occupied whichever month you decide to visit. On June 18th and 19th you can experience the Grand Medieval Joust, while Art Deco fairs in May and September affords you the chance to snap up original objects from the 1930s. Whether you decide to visit the regal London attractions at the end of April to coincide with the royal wedding, or at a later date, the palaces of the capital provide an endless insight into the history of the British monarchy and can prove to be a fun day out for all the family.
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