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What are State Rooms?

State Rooms are the principal public rooms in royal palaces, used for official engagements, receptions, and ceremonies. At Buckingham Palace, these rooms, including the Picture Gallery, are opened to the public during the summer. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the historic settings where significant royal events take place, and now, to enjoy an expanded art display.

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