Royal Mews, Grade I listed transport museum and royal stables at Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom.
Description
The Royal Mews is a complex of stable buildings and carriage houses arranged around a central courtyard at Buckingham Palace. It holds a collection of royal carriages, horses, and vehicles that serve the British monarchy and are displayed for public viewing.
History
The facility moved to its current location in the 1820s following urban redevelopment of central London, particularly around Trafalgar Square. This relocation gave it the formal setting it maintains beside the royal palace today.
Culture
The term "mews" originally referred to a place where falcons were kept for the monarchy. Today visitors can observe how the stables and carriage houses function as working spaces that support the royal family's ceremonial duties.
Practical
Access is through separate entrances distinct from the palace itself, making it easy to visit without palace tours. Morning visits tend to be less crowded than afternoon arrivals.
Did you know?
The facility still actively uses Windsor Grey horses, the same noble breed employed for royal processions across generations. This living connection to the past transforms it into far more than a static museum.
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