It official half way through our trip new and we must stop by and visit HRH residence Buckingham Palace. We had a slow start to the day as we are both exhausted after Cambridge.
By the time we arrived in front of the guilded gates and royal guard with machine guns it was already early afternoon.
The crowds are thick but generally well behaved and no sign of protest etc. I rushed up between the iron bars and zoomed in on the famous balcony where the royals wave to their subjects. But it was more interesting to imagine Mick Jagger on the roof bellowing out tunes during the Queens Diamond Jubilee.
Then there's Vicky starting down The Mall still waiting for Albert to come home.
What can I say? This is one shot that is really necessary.
After hearing so much about the famous Harrods and the famous food floor, Gary and I taxied over there to see what all the fuss was about. Just as we thought, if u have to check the price, you can't afford it. I must admit the section of the store where the memorial tribute for Diana and Dodi is located is kinda creepy. It's like you are in an Egyptian tomb. Sorry no photos permitted period.
After seeing how the other side lives, we just had to experience a true English Afternoon High Tea.
Fortnum &Mason( founded 1707) is where HRH have brands named and made especially for the Royals. They created a new blend called "Wedding Breakfast" especially for Kate Middleton and William's wedding.
The Tea Salon is located on the top floor and it's all white gloves, linen and silverware service. Gary & I were pretty comatosed on sugar by the end and they even package beautifully the left overs to take home. Now that's Class!
. It's hard to spend a day like Royals you know.
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