Victoria Memorial I
Buckingham Palce, Apr 2002

Built in 1911, this 82ft memorial sits in front of Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria sits on the east side (left) of the memorial facing away from the palace. Westminster cathedral can be seen on the right.

Victoria Memorial II
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

Taken lying down in the surrounding flower beds. The tulips provide an interesting foreground for the Memorial.

Royal Balcony
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

The balcony has to be the most famous part of the palace. Seen on TV worldwide when the Queen and the rest of the family make public appearances from the palace.

Dangling
Victoria Memorial, Apr 2002

These people look so relaxed as they dangle their legs over the edge of the memorial.

Royal Babe
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

This cute little figurine was gracing the railings in front of the palace.

Marble & Bronze
Victoria Memoria, Apr 2002

The black bronze statues stand out quite nicely against the white marble of the Memorial.

Buns of Steel
Victorial Memorial, Apr 2002

Well he's actually got buns of bronze but let's not split hairs. This statue provided a great frame for the London Eye.

Stand Up & Shoot
Victoria Memorial, Apr 2002

A tourist filming Charity on the west side of the Memorial.

One Man & His Lion
Victoria Memorial, Apr 2002

The torch and arm of this statue provided a nice arch in which to centre Big Ben?

I Spy Victoria
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

Taken through a golden hoop that forms part of the design of the gates that lead from Green Park..

Burgundy Bouffon
Green Park, Apr 2002

A view through the gates into Green Park.

Gate Detail
Royal Gates to Green Park, Apr 2002

Detail from the Royal Gates to Green Park.

Tourist in the Tulips
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

Why is this woman was at such a funny angle? Doesn't she realise that it's only the camera you need to tilt?

Victory's Man
Victoria Memorial, Apr 2002

Victory sits on top of the Victoria Memorial. A gilded man sits at her feet on one side.

Victory's Woman
Victoria Memorial, Apr 2002

Victory sits on top of the Victoria Memorial. A gilded woman sits at her feet on one side.

Queen's Guard
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

The Queen's guard, in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. I felt obliged to take and include this photo.

Through the Royal Keyhole
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

A view through one of the keyholes on the gates of Buckingham Palace.

Lampost
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

A very ornate lampost next to the royal gates to Green Park.

Flower Beds
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

Outside the palace are some very colourful gardens that encircle the Memorial.

Tulip
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

The gardens outside the palace are crammed full of vibrant waxy tulips.

Topiary and Tulips
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

A nice twisty bush nestled in beside the tulips.

Tulips from Buckingham
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

There are masses of tulips, in the gardens outside the palace, which provide some very vibrant color.

Tiptoe through the Tulips
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

I managed to catch this tourist taking some pics of the gardens. I wonder if I'm in her picture?

London Eye
Buckingham Palace, Apr 2002

There's a nice view of the Millennuim Wheel from over by the palace.