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Centre Room: illustration showing the chinese-style panels, tall vases, lotus chandelier, fireplace, balcony doors, footman, the balconyThe balcony

Centre Room

Chinese-style panels and the doors onto the balcony.

Enter this world

The Centre Room is right behind the famous balcony. Open its glass doors to step outside.

All 7 parts, explained

  1. 1. Chinese-style panels

    The walls have painted panels showing people, birds and flowers in a Chinese style, framed in red and gold.

    Fun fact Many of these decorations came from the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, another royal palace.

  2. 2. Tall vases

    Huge blue and white vases stand on golden stands in the corners of the room.

    Fun fact Blue and white porcelain was first made in China and later copied in Japan and Europe.

  3. 3. Lotus chandelier

    The glass chandelier is shaped like a lotus flower, opening from the ceiling.

    Fun fact The lotus is a water flower that is an important symbol in Asian art.

  4. 4. Fireplace

    A marble fireplace sits between the painted panels, with candlesticks and vases on top.

    Fun fact Rooms were heated with coal fires before central heating was put in.

  5. 5. Balcony doors

    The tall glass doors lead out onto the famous balcony at the front of the palace.

    Fun fact On special days, crowds fill the space in front of the palace, hoping to see the balcony doors open.

  6. 6. Footman

    A footman checks the room and the vases before a royal event.

    Fun fact Footmen help serve at banquets and look after guests at big events.

  7. 7. The balcony

    Step outside to see the balcony from the front of the palace.

    Fun fact The balcony is in the middle of the East Front, the side of the palace that faces the city.

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