This is the Grand Entrance to Hyde Park. I thought that it was pretty grand, and very nice to look at. Just something we went past on our way to Buckingham Palace. Beside it is Apsley House - Wellington's Place.
Another thing we went past was St. James's Palace. We walked down St. James's Street because I wanted to because at one stage in history a woman wouldn't be caught dead walking, riding, driving or anything down St. James's Street. St. James's Palace is at one end of the street.
We were lucky enough to arrive at Buckingham Palace in time for the changing of the guard. We saw them come in, band playing, them walking behind and then the Horse Guards, and then I took this shot of them inside. The band continued playing, but turned it to a Christmas theme of Carols. It was very nice. And we got a good spot for it and everything without even trying!
A good photo of Buckingham Palace. This is the side most commonly seen by tourists, as it has also the Victoria Memorial/monument in front of it.
This is the Victoria Memorial/monument. We were heading towards St. James's Park from this area.
I'll put the rest of the photos up another time. Enjoy for the moment...
