Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.

Today the State Rooms are used extensively by The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions. During August and September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms are open to visitors.

Special exhibition 2012

Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration
30 June - 8 July and 31 July - 7 October 2012

This spectacular exhibition shows the many ways in which diamonds have been used by British monarchs over the last 200 years.  It includes a number of The Queen’s personal jewels - those inherited by Her Majesty or acquired during her reign.  The exhibition reveals how many of these extraordinary stones have undergone a number of transformations, having been re-cut or incorporated into new settings during their fascinating history.

Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration forms part of a visit to the Summer Opening of the Buckingham Palace State Rooms in 2012.


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