The Royal Mews
- Buckingham Palace
The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is where youandrsquo;ll get to see the magnificent state vehicles used by the Royal Family for coronations, state visits, royal weddings, the state opening of parliament & official engagements.
Discover the fabulous horse-drawn carriages & motor cars used by Her Majesty The Queen as you explore these historic working stables at your own pace.
Your visit
Includes:: a multimedia guide to help you navigate your way around the Mews
- thereandrsquo;s even a family multimedia guide that you can all use together!
What youandrsquo;ll see:
The spectacular Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which conveyed Her Majesty The Queen to the State Opening of Parliament in June 2014.
The luxurious Australian State Coach which carried The Queen & The Duke of Edinburgh from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in 2011
- complete with central heating & electric windows!
Most exciting is the dazzling Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821, & last appeared at The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002
Meet the Royal Horses at the Palace Stables!
For most of the year youandrsquo;ll also be able to meet the working horses that play an important role in The Queen's official & ceremonial duties.*
The horses are mainly Cleveland Bays; the only British breed of carriage horse, & Windsor greys; which traditionally always draw The Queenandrsquo;s carriage