Most of the Russian populace were starving, and the zar commissioned a faberge egg - setting the stage for his own demise as well as that of his wife and children. Not sure it was "unfortunate" = it was, however, logical.
Horrific deaths. The Faberge Egg was made before they were executed so mercilessly....children! As they stared at their executioners...totally cold blooded. They were distantly related to the British Royal family.
Yes the memory of QEII's grandparents denying the Tsar's request for safe passage to England for his family. Way to go cousin! At least the egg made it out safe.😑
@@fourthgirl Right. King George left the decision up to Queen Mary if they should rescue the Romanov family and she said NO. But then turns around and buys their faberge egg that potentially caused their deaths AND bought it from the ones who murdered them ... That was left out on the history of that egg, in this video.
Buckingham palace is owned by the crown estates. It is not personally or privately owned. The royal family are charged with maintaining it in cooperation with the state as it is state property. That is why the monarchy has to use public funds to renovate the palace. That is also why King Charles wants once the renovations are complete, he plans to open up more of the palace to the public for longer periods of time. Buckingham palace is a part of the history of Great Britain’s culture. Nearly every tourist that goes to England makes plans to see or tour the palace. It is one of the draws that brings in tourist dollars that supports Britains economy. It is one of the most impressive important palaces in the world. It is like a huge museum of British history.
Now to assume the "State" is somehow independent of the crown is a very seditious and Republican idea. All those arrangements are merely Constitutional processes to lengthen the reign of the Monarch.
Prince Philip was related to them. His grandmother was a Romanov. And Queen Elizabeth was related to them as well. Her grandfather was the tsar's cousin.
@@Rene_Descartes Right. It's the kind of production that will say "installed...gas lighting" but show stock film of an electric light bulb that has nothing to do with the Palace.
@@Rene_Descartes Such refine eyes and assertive critique! Impressive ! You should use all that and create ...edit ... produce... Oh! and of course! Publish a better one.
Fabergé and his creative talent together with his masterful craftsmanship is overwhelmingly beautiful, remarkable, outstanding and just about other-worldly. The dexterity, patience, again creativity, focus, imagination and finished product(s) are simply unequalled and completely wordless in admiration and description. Thank goodness, some of Fabergé's work is protected, appreciated and kept safe. Wow.
Just looking at this piece shows awe inspiring talents & the gifted jewelers who worked on this Egg! Thank goodness it was saved when the Romanovs were murdered! Breathtaking history ❤️
I love the art collection, gardens, Queen Victoria's piano, the Corgis, and of course, the jewels. Most of all, I am most fascinated with Eardley Norton's clock.
Absolutely! Her conscientious Integrity was the hallmark of her reign. She Led from a lofty position with No Ego or arrogance, constant in her faith, and so loved by her family and people the world over.❤
I don't like price tags being put on paintings and artwork, since the real worth of art is being appreciated for the skill and passion that went into making it
I found the information of the stamp quite interesting! I can only imagine how lucky you would be in finding one in an older building in the attic or something!
Thank you for the tour of Buckingham Palace. It was enjoyable and informative. At my age travel is impossible so I particularly enjoyed and appreciate your informative descriptions. Even though I’m American I always admired Queen Elizabeth. She truly was the world’s greatest diplomat.
I loved this video, it was very informative to me. The corgi history and the Queens' love of them has made me love her even more. I also enjoyed hearing about her purse collection
The Palace belongs to the State not the Royal family. The dear Queen DIDNT live in it for three years before her sad death and due to an on going renovation Charles wont be living there either ,it’s said it will be another7 years before it’s complete. Of course the state rooms and balcony are used for big occasions but Charles lives at Clarence House which was left to him by the Queen Mother in 2002. The gardens and finished rooms along with the Queens gallery are open to the General Public.
The Queen Mother didn’t leave Charles Clarence House as it is part of the Crown Estate. The Queen lived there with Prince Philip after her marriage, before she became Queen and moved to Buckingham Palace. The Queen Mother took over the tenancy after the death of her husband.
Wah! It is beautiful. There are no words to explain the luxury. It shows the taste, love, passion to possess the most luxurious items of the world, from ages by the royal family, the value of which cannot be measured at all. Thanks for showcasing the Palace and its priceless treasures.
This was a great look at Buckingham Palace. I especially liked the horological clock but it was all fascinating. I wonder why the royal family didn’t like to live there, and why Queen Elizabeth preferred Windsor Castle.
No, the Crown is not worth billions! The whole of Buckingam Palace is worth £5billion . But the Crown is estimated, for insurance purposes, to have a worth of around £5million.
@@davidlauder-qi5zv The Palace is valued at 5B, but then the items inside are not included...LOL However most of these items where prices are listed are just guesses, and until they go to market, it's unknown..
The mosaic Faberge egg is beautiful and memorable. The images of the children are poignant and sad. The jewels and how they are placed on the egg are unmatched in design and exquisite craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing this video.
American, here. 🙋🏻♀️I have always been fascinated by the Royal Family and of course, the palaces. Specifically Buckingham Palace. I have what probably seems like a dopey question. I know that visitors can tour parts of the Palace but that obviously certain areas are off limits. What parts can one actually see/visit? Are the private residential areas more modernized? Are the Exclusive Guided Tours worth the £95.00 per person that they charge?
Buckingham Palace, like Windsor Castle, is owned by the reigning monarch in right of the Crown. This means that Queen owned the palace in her capacity as sovereign and that, unlike those residences which she owned in a personal capacity - like Balmoral and Sandringham - ownership of Buckingham Palace passed automatically to King Charles upon the Queen’s death; she could not have left it to anyone else, even if she had wished to do so.
Occupied Royal Palaces such as Buckingham Palace are not the Private Property of the Queen. They are occupied by the Sovereign and held in Trust by Crown Estates for future generations the Queen owned two properties Sandringham and Balmoral Castle which are not publicly funded.
@@fredbear72ify I assume insomnia is to blame for your insistance on arguing semantics? Otherwise I would suggest finding something better to do. You guys seem in violent agreement.
Love ❤️ Her Majesty whom lives on forever in my heart,a modest loyal and composed power, a lady with much grace, surrounded by magnificence,the reflection of precision having endured such discipline ✨ A remarkable gift to aspire to!
It is amazing the amount of wealth that is concentrated in the hands of so few. This true not only for the royal family but for people in the U.S., too, and I presume for people in other countries as well. It is difficult for me to get my head around how some people are so incredibly wealthy whilst others, often in third world countries but in first world countries as well, live in such dire poverty.
But the vast bulk of the wealth seen in this video did not personally belong to the Queen. Buckingham Palace is not personally owned by the monarch. Neither are any of the other Royal palaces. They are owned by the State. So are the Crown Jewels, the Royal Art Collection, the Royal Coaches, etc. Did you seriously think they were owned by the Queen?
I know full well that Buckingham palace did not belong to the queen, and I am not "envious" I assure you. I would not want to live in such a place. I was making a sociological/political observation. If you choose to get a higher education some day, you will find that they expect you to be able to think critically. @@barbrice721
My 8 year old granddaughter sent Charles a birthday card. She did it on her own. She got a personal letter back, signed by him. It meant a lot to her. Very nice and decent man.
Wow, I was originally going to tell him that I was really ill in 2023 and was looking forward to the coronation but I spent him my official drawing of his late beloved mother Queen Elizabeth II and I’m sure he’s very grateful for it
Who would want to live in THAT??? It would be like living in a grand hotel or museum. No thanks. My understanding is that the Queen and her husband actually lived in a fairly small apartment within the palace (or maybe that was in Windsor Castle). Either way - makes perfect sense to me to seek out human scale.
That's correct, they did occupy an apartment there, the main part of the palace was used for state occasions such as hosting visiting heads of states. The palace itself is owned by the state. King Charles and Camilla however reside at Clarence House.
No. It is Buckingham Palace that is worth £5 billion. The Crown is worth a small fraction of that amount. The term "priceless" is simply meant to convey something of great value. The Crown has to have an actual estimated value for insurance purposes. I read that it is valued at around £5million.
I was expecting a tour, just walking around. This was not that, but more like a history lesson on a few items or collections. As a whole, very little was seen. I hope a tour of Versailles will be more like a walking tour, & not a commercial.
Breathtaking. To think, I regret leaving my life's work to the dust. I just lost my Schkiperpe Chihuahua, ththe most beautiful puppy in the world. Those miracles are more valuable than all of that art put together. I've lost the will to live.
8:03 King Henry VIII makes me feel this has some to do with card that with play with Ace And Queen In King Of Spades the figures on them looks exactly the same
I love looking at all thoes, magnificent item's, plus her lovely dog's. Exquisite beauty and breathtaking. Queen Elizabeth II, was a great lady. A true asset.
It's all stunning. Gorgeous. Magnificent. Home. It's the Legacy the Royals kept through the centuries. So it should be kept further. That golden piano is terrific. This Legacy influences people both positively and energetically. It's great that today's monarchs keep shining as that matters for people.
Glad George V got the Faberge Egg to the UK. He and Nicholas were 5th cousins and many blame him for not offering sanctuary to the Romanovs when in fact he couldn't, and the British Government didn't offer. It could have meant civil war.
The final house for all of us is the same. It just depends on our high. It's brighter and more comfortable for the ones who are kind, nice, pure and loving in this world.
Strange that the video about Buckingham Palace included an auction scene from the movie "Gone With the Wind" where Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) bid on and won a dance with Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh).
