For the first time in history, visitors will be able to experience the view from inside Buckingham Palace's famous balcony. After five years of renovations, the east wing of the palace is set to open for public tours on a trial basis starting next week. However, due to safety concerns, visitors will not be permitted onto the narrow balcony itself.
Unique views and historic decor await visitors The newly renovated east wing offers a unique perspective on the crowds of tourists below, looking out across the pink gravel of the courtyard and toward the Mall. The Centre Room, which royals pass through to reach the balcony, is now open for public viewing. This room features Chinese-style decor, including a large lamp fitting designed like a lily and walls adorned with Chinese-themed art.
Renovation funded by sale of Royal Pavilion The renovation of the east wing was financed by Queen Victoria 's sale of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton . Many fixtures and fittings from this seaside retreat, such as doors, gilded curtain poles, a fireplace, and ornamental porcelain pagodas, were repurposed for Buckingham Palace. The retreat seamlessly fused Asian styles with bold Regency fashion, with 19th-century royals demonstrating a commitment to recycling by transferring Chinese and Japanese-themed furniture and art to the palace.
The restoration process involved restoring 3,500 objects. Royal residences becoming more accessible The introduction of tours to Buckingham Palace's previously private .
