Buckingham Palace balcony moments have become an iconic symbol of a royal event, from the Prince and Princess of Wales' wedding kiss in 2011 to the King's Coronation in 2023.
When the doors are opened, fans get a fleeting glimpse inside one of the most famous landmarks in London. But have you ever wondered what the room the royals retreat to actually looks like?
The Royal Collection Trust asked the same question as it gave fans a tour of the Centre Room, which leads to the "famous" balcony.
"This room incorporates many original features which were taken from Brighton Pavilion, George IV's pleasure palace, including the opposing chimney pieces we see here, originally designed by Henry Holland for the Banqueting Room at Brighton," the RCT explained.
"These were incorporated into the interior as we see it today, largely created for Queen Mary in the 1920s by the firm of White Allom & Co," they added, before pointing out the lacquer doors and the lotus bowl chandelier, which was originally in Brighton's Music Room.
The room was decorated with duck egg blue walls with gold accents, and a cream floral carpet.
Many followers in the comments section described the room as "beautiful" and "amazing," while another remarked: "I was very lucky to see many items from the royal collection placed back into the Royal Pavilion Brighton during the period of reservicing at Buckingham Palace. The items looked even more magnificent in their original home."
© Getty Images for Buckingham PalaFor those wishing to see the interiors for themselves, guided tours will be taking place until June, or they can be added on to a Buckingham Palace State Rooms visit until September.
Buckingham Palace history
The RCT recently detailed the history of Buckingham Palace, pointing out the transformation it has undergone over the years, from "crumbling" walls to the beautiful facade that it is known for today.
"The original building was built by and named after the Duke of Buckingham in around 1705. Buckingham House was purchased by George III in 1762 for Queen Charlotte. George IV converted Buckingham House into a U-shaped Palace, but it wasn't completed until after his death," the caption began.
"Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace. To make more room for her large family, the East Wing was added to the front of the Palace, including the famous balcony. By the reign of King George V, the façade was crumbling due to the poor London air. In 1913, the iconic Portland Stone façade we see today was completed."
Charles' move
© SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettKing Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, reside primarily in Clarence House in London, which holds special memories for the monarch. It was the first home he grew up in, and then it was his grandmother, the Queen Mother's, property.
The couple are expected to move into Buckingham Palace once the £369 million reservicing project has been concluded in 2027. The final phase of the renovations is taking place in the North Wing, which is where the state apartments are. In the meantime, Charles uses the nearby palace, situated just minutes from his home, for work.
