Vacationers have slammed an iconic UK landmark, labelling Buckingham Palace as ‘ugly’ and ‘overrated’.
Brits could really feel put out once they realise that not each holidaymaker visiting London is impressed by the imposing residence.
Regardless of its huge fame and wealthy historical past, ‘Mira H’ was left disenchanted when she visited in April 2024, describing it on Tripadvisor as ‘lame’.
She wrote: ‘We solely visited from the skin and I am not going to lie, it was fairly lame and form of ugly.
‘It doesn’t appear to be a palace in any respect. There are extra beautiful-looking buildings round London that look extra like a palace than this place.
Buckingham Palace has housed royals because it was purchased by King George III in 1761 for Queen Charlotte. Regardless of its huge fame and wealthy historical past, ‘Mira H’ was left disenchanted when she visited in April 2024, describing it on Tripadvisor as ‘lame’
‘It was too crowded, making it very laborious to get good photos. I assumed it was very boring.’
One other customer, ‘Azy B’, a Londoner himself, stated: ‘Boring. Nothing occurs there! Simply an outdated, ugly constructing.
‘Very crowded for no particular causes. King is not round!’
Everybody needs to see it however, for my part, it’s only a massive, ugly constructing.
Visiting from the U.S, ‘Susan D’ commented: ‘Everybody needs to see it however, for my part, it’s only a massive, ugly constructing, with a really tall, black fence round it.’
Some additionally complained concerning the guided tour of the inside, a scarcity of bathrooms and the requirement that friends should not put on baggage on their again whereas inside.
Poster ‘Ankita S’ stated: ‘Horrible, horrible, horrible!! All these safety guards spoiled all the expertise for me and my dad and mom!
‘We got here all the best way from abroad to see this s***fest of Buck Palace solely to be instructed to take away our baggage at each level by irritating, nonsensical, unempathetic safety guards contained in the state rooms tour.
‘I needed to maintain explaining myself to each guard posted at each rattling level that I’ve to hold my bag and I can’t lose my bag!
‘They tortured me to hell and spoiled my complete tour expertise. I’ll complain to King Charles!’
King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony
Not everybody was so disenchanted with the royal palace, in fact, with some giving the landmark a lot greater rankings and others labelling it as a must-see.
From New York, ‘Gretel’ stated it was a ‘bit overrated’ however added: ‘Buckingham Palace was cool to go to, and I’m glad I bought to expertise it.
‘It’s iconic for a motive, and also you positively must verify it off your bucket checklist when visiting London. Nonetheless, when going for Altering of the Guard, it will get tremendous crowded and it’s very laborious to see something.’
Whereas others raved concerning the construction. ‘MA Burns27’, additionally from the U.S, famous it provided ‘unparalleled entry to historical past and present occasions’, having taken a tour of the constructing for £90.
They added: ‘For the reason that King was out of city, this tour included intimate visits to state rooms, the throne room, the royal gallery, and wonderful views of the preliminary set-up for backyard social gathering season.
The Altering of the Guard occurs 4 instances per week – each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10.45am
‘Not like most royal excursions all through Europe, little or no was behind glass or ropes as a result of it’s all a “working palace”.
‘The educated trio of guides identified particulars nice and small; and as an artwork historical past buff, entry to the royal gallery and its priceless assortment with a bunch of solely 30 folks and enough time to peruse all the works was unreal – nearly like a non-public viewers with the Mona Lisa or David sculpture.’
A really completely happy vacationer posted a glowing assessment of the Altering of the Guard, which occurs 4 instances per week each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10.45am.
‘Travel25346533585’ stated: ‘Pure class and magnificence. England is aware of how you can placed on grandeur.
‘We even witnessed the well-known Altering of the Guard. Naturally we took many photographs. Remember to put on snug footwear and convey water.
‘There’s loads of strolling and ready when you want to watch the world well-known Altering of The Guard.’
Buckingham Palace has housed royals for hundreds of years because it was purchased by King George III in 1761, having previously been constructed as Buckingham Home for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703.
The King initially bought the landmark for Queen Charlotte, whereby it turned referred to as The Queens Home.
Buckingham Palace finally turned house to the UK’s monarchs when Queen Victoria ascended in 1837 – and the Royal Household, together with Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, have lived no less than part-time within the property ever since.
The big property, near Victoria Underground station, is a well-liked attraction for guests who need to see the Altering of the Guard ceremony in addition to being the setting for a lot of nationwide and royal celebrations.
