Buckingham Palace's East Wing Opens to Public for the First Time
Visitors can now explore the historic rooms behind the iconic balcony, featuring unique Chinese-themed decor and artifacts.
- The East Wing, including the Centre Room behind the famous balcony, is open for guided tours starting this summer.
- Tickets for the tours sold out within hours of release, reflecting high public interest.
- Visitors will see the Yellow Drawing Room and Principal Corridor, adorned with 18th-century Chinese art and furniture.
- The renovation project, costing $475 million, included extensive conservation work on over 3,500 objects.
- While visitors can view the balcony from inside, stepping out onto it remains off-limits for safety reasons.