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![]() The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace |
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The thumbnails below are linked to larger pictures![]() The mews was moved to its present location in 1760, when George III moved his carriage collection and some of his horses from a site near Charing Cross to his newly acquired property now known as Buckingham Palace. John Nash the famous architect was commissioned by George IV to remodel ![]() Modernisation continues, the most recent being a project to expand the electronic network from Buckingham Palace to the mews, providing e-mail and Internet access to the staff. As a living, working complex, the Royal Mews will continue to evolve to help the important work of this special department continue ![]() For most of the year the stables are home to the 30 or so carriage-horses, Cleveland Bays and Windsor Greys, used in The Queens official and Ceremonial duties. Although many of these are rested during the summer months. It is at the Royal Mews that the State vehicles are housed and maintained, including the magnificent Gold State Coach used for Coronations. Also horse drawn carriages and motor vehicles used for Royal and State occasions are on display. The riding school is also on view to visitors.
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