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Buckingham Palace’s east wing opens to public for first time for £75 tours
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The area, packed with royal history and dragon symbols, has been private since it was built 175 years ago
The appearances of royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony has long been a focal point of national events. From Queen Victoria welcoming troops back from Crimea and George V celebrating the end of the Great War to the late Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee, it has gained iconic status.
But the palace room immediately behind its famous net curtains has remained private since the east wing was built 175 years ago.
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