The first royal stables appeared in London as early as 1377. The premises at Charing Cross burned down during the Great Fire, but were soon rebuilt on the same site.
At the end of the 18th century, some of the carriages and horses were moved closer to Buckingham Palace. After it became the official residence of the British monarchs in the 19th century, the rest of the horses were brought here as well.
Today, the stables with magnificent stallions and ornate carriages are open to everyone. As a rule, the state coach impresses visitors the most with its elegance. This luxurious golden carriage, decorated by the Italian painter Cipriani, has survived to this day since 1762!
In addition, here you can see with your own eyes the Irish State Coach, in which the Queen travels to Parliament, and the Glass Coach for newlyweds. Nowadays, cars are also used during ceremonial events, so the collection also includes a couple of limousines.
Of course, you can also look at the horses in the stables, but only if they are not involved in any events. By the way, about ceremonies: the Horse Guards Parade takes place daily in front of the stables. Do not miss this magnificent spectacle!
