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Throne Room: illustration showing the thrones, canopy, chandeliers, frieze, attendant, green drawing roomGreen Drawing Room

Throne Room

The thrones, the canopy and the crystal chandeliers.

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The Throne Room is used for special ceremonies and royal photographs. Look closer at the thrones and the room around them.

All 6 parts, explained

  1. 1. Thrones

    The two thrones are chairs of state, carved, gilded and covered in red velvet. They stand on a low platform.

    Fun fact The platform for the thrones is called a dais.

  2. 2. Canopy

    Above the thrones hangs a canopy of red and gold fabric, a sign of royal power since medieval times.

    Fun fact A canopy over a throne is called a canopy of state.

  3. 3. Chandeliers

    Sparkling crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling and fill the room with light during ceremonies.

    Fun fact Palace chandeliers are taken down and cleaned piece by piece by hand.

  4. 4. Frieze

    High up on the walls, a carved white band called a frieze shows knights and battles from English history.

    Fun fact The frieze shows scenes from the Wars of the Roses, fought in England in the 1400s.

  5. 5. Attendant

    Palace staff dust and check every chair and table so the room is perfect for the next ceremony.

    Fun fact Staff often wear soft gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints on gold surfaces.

  6. 6. Green Drawing Room

    Through the doors is the Green Drawing Room, where guests wait before entering the Throne Room.

    Fun fact A room where guests wait before a ceremony is called an anteroom.

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