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文本: In place of the arch, Victoria and Albert commissioned architect Edward Blore to build a new wing right across the front of the building. And at its centre was an important new feature --the now-famous balcony. The first royal public appear
文本: By the late 1840s, Victoria and Albert haddecided to transform the front of Buckingham Palace. And to makespace, they dismantled the marble triumphal arch and relegated it to a distantcorner of a Royal Park. As the cars and tourists swirlar
So you see, you got all kinds of work to do: the house needs a coat of paint, the concrete needs to be fixed. Well, pity the Royal Family, even they are not immune to the global recession. Queen Elizabeth reportedly is raiding Her piggy bank to pay f
Officially launch the new British Monarchy website. She is a monarchess doing her best to keep pace with modern technology. And with a click, she invited the world to take a virtual tour of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. It's the second time t
1. Britains long-awaited Royal arrival has become even more imminent. Buckingham Palace announced Monday Duchess Kate is in labor and went to the hospital along with her husband, Prince William. 2. Authorities and volunteers in East Cleveland, Ohio a
英女王丈夫菲利普亲王今秋退休 不再参加公开活动 AZUZ: For decades, Philip, duke of Edinburgh, has shared the public life of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. They were married in 1947, and since February 6th, 1952 when she ascended th
These are tough times. But we were surprised to learn today that the Queen of England has decided to join other London homeowners and rent out rooms during the Olympics next summer. So would you like to rent maybe with the refrigerator, at say, St. J
Some big news from Britain this morning. Buckingham Palace says Prince William and Kate Middleton's first baby is due in July and that kid's condition is improving. Now there was no mention of twins, perhaps putting that to rest. However the Duchess
文本: Perhaps it's a shame that Nash's besthandiwork is hidden at the back. On the other hand, anyone who wants to seemore of Nash's vision doesn't have far to look. John Nash left his signatureall overLondon.From churches to theatres to sweeping
文本: And that's an accurate portrayal of their relationship,because when it came to affairs of state, she was the one in charge, which leftpoor old Albert here, certainly in the early years, rather bored andfrustrated. What was needed was someth
文本: Albert's plan forBuckinghamPalaceincluded newlighting, new heating and new rooms. Most impressive of all was a vast newballroom. Victoria and Albert loved dancing, and this room was built tohost entertainments on an epic scale. It was the b
文本: 原文文本: He was also fascinated by technology, and collected all sorts of scientific instruments. This looks like an exquisite miniature Roman temple, but it's actually an astronomical clock. Made for George III, to be displayed here
Once George had escaped the stifling restraints of family life in Buckingham House, he decided to create a rival palace of pleasure just half a mile away. There was nothing anywhere in the country to touch Carlton House for luxury and extravagance. M
Alumni work to save buildings designed to educate rural African Americans Susan Logue Koster | Dillwyn, VA 25 February 2010 Watch: Logue Koster Report MP4 Wilbert Dean was moved to save his school when he saw it was being used as a trash dump. Relate
Buckingham Palace is a building with a deep hold on the public imagination. Not only is it the seat of the British monarchy and headquarters of royal affairs of state. But also, thanks to its famous balcony, it's become the national focus for great m
But years later, one king had different ideas for the park. James I didn't cut the finest of figures, yet he was fond of the finest of clothes, especially the best silk. Always short of cash, James realised that silk, a great luxury of the day, might
文本: 模仿文本: This is the official coronation portrait of George III, painted around the time he moved into Buckingham House. And as was the custom, he's in full royal regalia. Exquisite gold silks and sumptuous ermine robes. But look clo
It is the latest way for the Queen to engage with her public. Hundreds of royal photographs have been placed online by Buckingham Palace. Some images are historic. Others were taken just weeks ago. The aim --- to illustrate the work of the modern mon