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Starting by the Goddess Diana statue in Green Park, close to where Queen Elizabeth II was born, this fascinating tour will take you on a leisurely walk around the places and palaces most associated with her reign.
Along the way your expert guide will share stories about her life so you can get to know the woman behind the crown, the family behind the institution, and the extraordinary highs and challenging lows of her reign - helping you to develop a deeper appreciation of the role she played in British life.
Buckingham Palace & St. James's Palace
A short walk through the park will take you to the front railings of Buckingham Palace - the official London residence of the monarch since the days of Queen Victoria.
Then you'll head down the Mall past St James's Palace - the oldest and most senior Royal palace in the country - followed by Clarence House, where the Queen lived with Prince Philip before ascending to the throne.
Horse Guards parade ground
Then you'll walk over the magnificent parade ground at Horse Guards, where the Queen used to inspect the troops at Trooping the Colour.
After stopping for a photo by the horseboxes on Whitehall you'll walk past the big black iron gates of Downing Street - the official home of the British Prime Minister.
Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey
Then you'll head for Parliament Square to see Big Ben - renamed the Elizabeth Tower after the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 - and the Houses of Parliament, where the Queen attended the State Opening of Parliament every year, and had her Lying in State in Westminster Hall.
Your final stop will be Westminster Abbey - the site of Queen Elizabeth II's wedding, her coronation and her magnificently moving State funeral.
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