All 7 parts, explained
1. Secret door
This mirror and cabinet look like part of the wall, but they swing open like a door.
Fun fact The royal family can use this hidden door to come into the room from their private rooms.
2. Chandelier
A tall crystal chandelier hangs in the middle of the room, reflected in the large mirrors.
Fun fact Mirrors make a room look bigger and brighter by reflecting the light.
3. Portrait
A portrait of a queen in a long white dress hangs above the fireplace.
Fun fact Portraits are often hung in the rooms the sitters once used.
4. Piano
A gilded piano stands in the corner, decorated with paintings and gold.
Fun fact Pianos in grand rooms were often decorated to match the furniture.
5. Yellow silk furniture
The sofas and chairs are covered in yellow silk, which glows warmly against the white and gold walls.
Fun fact Silk is made from the threads that silkworms spin for their cocoons.
6. Candelabra
Tall golden candle stands, called candelabra, hold many candles on curving branches.
Fun fact Before electric light, rooms like this were lit only by candles.
7. Blue Drawing Room
The doors in the middle lead on to the Blue Drawing Room.
Fun fact The State Rooms are joined in a long line along the garden side of the palace.
