Big Ben and Houses of Parliament Lovely London Walk With Children

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Houses of Parliament and Big Ben London at Night- by, Lucky Little Travelers



If you are lucky enough to be in London, or are going to be soon, you will most certainly want to see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament (also known as the Palace of Westminster), and the nearby Westminster Abbey.  These are all located within walking distance of each other and the River Thames.   The thing I love the most about these buildings is the sense of history presence that they possess.  These buildings were built Gothic character and style.   Each building provides feeling of awe.  They are loved by the English people, and we are sure you will love them as well.

Family Friendly Activities at London The National Gallery

The National Gallery in London is a great place to take your children.  There are free family activities that are educational and fun.  Children of all ages will be engaged with the array of activities that there are to choose from.  We are Lucky Little Travelers (www.luckylittletravelers.com) a new website dedicated to family travel.  Check our website for more details.

Advance Work:  Download and print “Marvellous Blooms” (www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/marvellous-blooms-printed-trail).  Bring it with you to the National Gallery. 

Westminster Abbey Royal Wedding will it be Princess Kate?

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Westminster Abbey is the venue for the April 29, 2011 royal wedding of the Prince William to Kate Middleton.  There are several rumors flying around about what Kate’s new title will be when she marries Prince William.  Kate, herself does not know what her new name will be.   This is a subject that it decided solely by Queen Elizabeth II.

 A few people have speculated that Kate should just be known as “Princess Catherine.”  Those in the Royal know will tell you that title would technically imply that Kate was the daughter of Prince Charles, rather than his daughter-in-law.   Scuttlebutt has it that Kate maybe known as “Princess William of Wales,” causing us further confusion, because Prince Charles is the Prince of Wales, not Prince William.  The title “Prince of Wales” is the title that is traditionally held by the heir to the throne.   

Other sources say that the Queen may make William a duke, which would make Kate a duchess.  Or, the Queen will make Prince William an Earl which would make Kate a countess.  Both titles will be dropped once Prince William becomes the Prince of Wales.

In the end, whatever title Queen Elizabeth gives to Kate Middleton, she will probably be known as Princess Kate, as she should be.  She is the very definition of class, dignity, and beauty.  We wish this cute young couple joy.

Royal Horse Guards on Whitehall are Exciting fun for Children in London

Horse Guards London, by Lucky Little Travelers

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Horse Guards London  

If you are in London, or going to London, visit the Royal Horse Guards.  Horse Guards is named for the troops who have mounted the Queen’s Life Guard on Whitehall.  It is deemed the official entrance to Buckingham Palace.  The Horse Guards began on Whitehall in 1660 under the rule of King Charles II.  No one is allowed to drive or horseback ride through the parade ground without consent, via an Ivory pass, from the Queen.  The Horse Guards parade ground is located behind the Whitehall building. Your family walking through is permissible, and not uncommon.  Unfortunately, you will not need or get an Ivory pass (which sounds really cool).  If you cross through Horse Guards from Whitehall, through the Horse Guards Parade Ground, across the street is Saint James Park.  It is a short, but beautiful, walk through Saint James Park to Buckingham Palace.  Your family will love this experience.  Horse Guards is a child friendly activity, as is the walk through Saint James Park to Buckingham Palace.  It is free of charge to watch.   

Number 10 Downing Street is located a few blocks away on Whitehall.  Downing Street is not open to the public, in fact it is guarded and gated, but you can look down the street through the iron fence.   

Horse Guard Changing Ceremony

Mon-Sat: 11:00

Sun: 10:00

Dismounting Ceremony: daily at 4pm

Open:  Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

Location:

Whitehall

London SW1A 2AX,

United Kingdom

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Rd

London SW1A 2AX, United Kingdom

Phone:  +44 20 7414 2357

London Underground:  Embankment Station (Circle, Bakerloo, District, and Northern Lines)

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The Royal Countdown Begins for Prince William and Kate Middleton's Fairytale Wedding

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It's All About the Numbers for Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding

Let the countdown begin!  100 days until the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it is all over the news.  The wedding will take place on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London.  Life is so much about counting, counting down the months, weeks, and days until the big day, counting up on the days, weeks, months, and years after it.  As the romance of it all swirls through the air of London, and around the world for the Royal Lovebirds, Prince William and the Lovely Kate Middleton, hotels are booking quickly.  Scuttlebutt has it that hotels are booking 40 percent faster than usual for late April in London.   Excitement is in the air as well-wishers and royal watchers are expected to outnumber the 600,000 who show up for the July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles to the late Princess Diana.  British Airways reports the increase in flights may not be directly related to the wedding, although the airline does have a special royal wedding “Weekend” package (prices start at $865).  Whoever thought that math was fun, it’s romantic.  Life is about the numbers, tomorrow it will be 99 days until the fairytale wedding.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's New Home

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Prince William and Kate Middleton's Wedding Day in London

Prince William and Kate Middleton plan to wed in London on April 29, 2011.  Speculation brews over where the newlyweds will live after the wedding.  There is some speculation that they will live at Kensington Palace, former home to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.  It is said that Queen Elizabeth has offered the young couple a private apartment (flat) at Buckingham Palace.  The Palace has over 775 rooms assuring a certain amount of privacy, however there are over 300 people who work at Buckingham Palace.  Other Sources say their time will be split between a private flat in Sir James’ Palace and cottage in Anglesey.  Only time will tell the real decision of living arrangements for the newlyweds.   No matter where Prince William and Kate Middleton choose to live, we wish them happiness.

For more information on Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground(in Kensington Gardens), or Buckingham Palace, please visit our website.   We will have photos and a history of Westminster Abbey on our page soon.