The Sun.
London, England, 1835-04-24 00:00:00

BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

• DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERIOR.
We proceed to lay before our readers, at the earliest mo-
!nent in which it was attainable, an accurate account of the
jtnterior of Buckingham Palace. It is reported that their Ma-
esties propose to occupy it next month, and, if we may.
Judge from the present state of the arrangements, the re-
flirt would appear to be well founded. At all events the
'th3vving details will be read with interest, not only by those
who are generally curious upon such subjects, but by those
whose attention requires to be stimulated by the additional
excitement of popular notice. No Palace, perhaps no pub-
ue building, ever gave rise to so much discussion during its
Progress as the one to which the following description re-
f!rs. Newspapers, Magazines, Reviews, all classes of pe-
rl-?dicals, and even the two Houses of Parliament, have rung
with the fame of its history, from the first jobbing contract,
down to the chmpletion of the work. Even the uncertainty
Which seemed for a long while to hang over its destination
contributed to make it more talked of, so that every cir-
!urnstance concurred to sharpen observation and criticism,
;:til both have been almost exhausted. We now propose
add a description of the interior, which may serve as a
guide to those who view it, and give as clear an idea as de-
seriPtion can give to those who do not.
The principal entrance door, in the centre of the 'build-
ng, °Pens into the GRAND HALL, which extends to the
11ght and left, but the length does not exceed one-third of
the breadth ; it is tesselated with white and gray veined
marble, and surrounded on three sides by a flight of seven
Stern, which support groups of white marble double columns.
t Ascending the steps which face the entrance, the SCULP-
RR GALLERY is reached, extending 160 feet along the
centre of the Palace ; the ceiling is supported by nine
double columns, the floor inlaid with oak in devices ; and at
the extreme right is a circular alcove, with a mosaic star in
coloured woods, containing the King's cypher.
obirhe centre door of the Sculpture Gallery leads to a large
I °eg room, with a semicircular projection, containing five
°llg Windows, looking into the gardens. This room is fitted
up with book-cases of gilt trellis work, lined with silk, and
a,ss•
th Y carved rosewood library tables ; it is destined for
e R.ING'S COUNCIL ROOM.
ene the left of the Council Room are two READING
,elts, similarly fitted up with book-cases, the doors of
-"wed mahogany, and the chimney-pieces of yellow marble.
sis lleyond these is the PRIVATE DINING RooM, which has
ce"ree windows reaching to the floor ; it is coloured a pale
;Pornament
reen, and is devoid of any except four marble
Isis at each end.
tteturning to the Council Room, on the right is one of
aoe, QUBEN'S MORNING Rooms, hung with dove-colour
gold flock paper, without moulding or cornice, and the
-dimig perfectly plain. This was originally destined for
earge IV.'s Bed Chamber.
10 Adjoining is the QUEEN'S SITTING ROOM, with three
gleeeg windows, and hung from the ceiling to the floor with
gray paper in shades, richly figured in wreaths of bright
White marble, and extremely small in proportion toe the
tobr, a peculiarity which attaches to all the fireplaces
heZighout the Palace. The doors, of handsomely carved
-"°ganYt lead to another sitting room nearly similar,
iituld which is an ANTE ROOM and the BATH ROOM.
e latter is very small, and the bath itself, which is of very
sited dimensions, is made merely of painted metal to re-
ble marble. It is singular to see this apartment fitted
eh
14' 'a such a common style, as in all foreign palaces the bath
)een an object for the display ofelassie taste, and
highly wrought sculpture.
enf 'lnn the Bath Room a long narrow passage leads to
407 of the rooms for.the ladies in waiting. This is papered
iet;vn to the floor with a striped paper of deep jonquil yel-
trq_ moulded with black and gold ; the glare is extremely
agreeable.
park,
this apartment, in the wing next to the Green
dutiful
is the PRIVATE ENTRANCE for the Queen, a very
White
circular hall, with five windows. The floor is of
rut's Marble, with small squares of black ; and it is sur-
e4sied by gray marble pillars, the ceiling being tastefully
4,,,ed• Beyond this hall there are four other WAITING
3,148, extremely plain and simple in their arrangement.
ripSeturning to the Queen's second sitting room, on the
Ito: is her Majesty's PRIVATE STAIRCASE to the Bed
toa consisting of five flights of ten steps each, in white
ei:sle. The first room on the right is the ROYAL BED
AstEta, a fine well-proportioned room, but plain in its
fe-reeration. Along the gallery are fourteen rooms of dif-
-4 sizes, destined for her Majesty's WARDROBE ROOMS.
Immediately over the Sculpture Gallery, on the Draw-
la, In floor, is the PICTURE GALLERY, also measuring
is lest in length. It is lighted from the top by seven-
Iltillarge square skylights, on each side of which is a row
raygkes.° same number of circular lights in figured ground
s' The cornice descends in deep points of most elabo-
bee°rk, which is also carried between the lights ; and
cueing cart exceed the chaste grandeur of effect in this
the ssive ceiling, which will form an exquisite contrast to
the manifold tints and gorgeous frames of the pictures when •
arjcure placed here. The floor is of oak inlaid, and there
keire fire-places with chimney-pieces of white marble,
chest ornamented by an alto-relievo bust of one of the old
suPported,by two angels.
4, e Centre door of the Picture Gallery opens into the
'll,4lbie, Room, with a bowed front towards the garden.
or "r is of light-coloured woods, inlaid in large wreaths
ipss:ewood, each containing the King's cypher. The ceil-
ql;:ili'lY carved and gilt, is supported by scagliola pillars
tiro, ant purple ; between these high looking-glasses, with
inte:u tops, are placed, which descend to the floor, and the
he,tl:ls are filled with figured yellow silk. This is a very
troth 1141 apartment, although not large ; and the view
er the windows, towards the garden, is extremely cheerful.
doer° the right and left of the Drawing Room are folding
dooorors ° looking
-glass, with mahogany and gilt frames ; the
tht.ee°ll the right opens to the Music RooM, which has
aarre ang windows looking to the garden. This room is
the
eended by flat scagliola pillars of a rich crimson hue,
are haPitals carved and gilt : between the pillars the spaces
teainat'g with embossed silk of gold colour and white. The
thaijiB magnificent, carved and gilt in rays round the
thi4, sof the three lustres ; there are two white marble
loor4Y-Pieces, handsome doors of looking-glass, and the
will be covered with crimson Axminster carpets,figured
ght wreaths.
al` fohes.l3a:LL Room is on the left of the Drawing. Room, and
eertai" Windows, which are to be hung with crimson velvet
stern
The walls are decorated with round pillars of
4tiae,,l,Lul crimson scagliola, surmounted by gilt capitals, the
the tetween having figured silk hangings to correspond with
deep b° foregoingi rooms. The floor is of oak, inlaid with a
ec °Ner of flowers in rosewood ; the ceiling elaborately
•-ked and guilt. The ensentble of this room by candlelight
yt
splendid beyond description ; and if some marble
c.! Were placed as to relieve the heavy richness of the crim-
N7lYellow, it would be as perfect as can be conceived.
eet to the gorgeous Ball Room is the DINING Room,
It 441' gravely-tinted apartment, after viewing the others.
the three windows, and at the end a deep recess for
Ct_o-board. The ceiling is an elliptic arch, carved
Ski-Fe bold rose ornaments, and descending on the
Loll; lu deep carved points ; between these are medal-
De4,l3earing the King's cypher. The walls are painted
%eel colour, and the ornaments white ; altogether it is
IfebYrich enough for the banqueting-room of a Palace.
4ece,.-lud the Dining Room are four rooms for the table
Illart'ers, and a private staircase, leading to the culinary
h_roents below.
111a7cending to the entrance ball again, on the left, is
the ed the.
PRINCIPAL STAIRCASE, which is broad, and for
first twenty steps, single. The landing-place, which is
d r
Iteps from above, then divides into a double staircase 0f29
kre of white marble, like the first flight ; the walls above
4'tabratiftilly decorated with gilt wreaths and sculptured
tle attireS. This is the entrance which will be used by
hwho attend the Levees and Drawing-rooms.
tic e first ANTE-RooM is small and plain, containing no-
!Ate :4'414 of remark. The second room is the FRONT
Its t.l', a splendid but somewhat sombre apartment, from
,Iv,ate,`lllg hung with dark laurel-green satin, striped and
`4l,itijoe: ; the compartments are marked by carved and gilt
Ile '
is the THRONE Room, where the company will be
ny, eg• This has four long windows opening on a bal-
t4trelad two fire-places. The ceiling is most splendidly
Ilk and gilt to a great depth ; the second range of cor-
f bet
:et high g decorated with painted coats of arms about two
414 and four feet asunder. These bear, on coloured
the ttille three lions passant, the white horse of Hanover,
fear arglish lion rampant, and the harp of Ireland. The
11)t„ e repeated all round the cornice, which thus looks
11- all int
lte4t, 'tense golden zone studded with coloured gems.
trotlps.a this is a basso-relievo entablature of sculptured
liettre
rkea , en the; third and fourth:windows, a sort of division is
?;3' a cot °Y projections from each wall, 'which are met at top
uiaiee. From each side an angel, in white marble
e ettzeillisonalg
eeonnds.of golden garlands, which hang, detached, in
pthis cornice, and support in the centre a large
h seed bearing the King's cypher. Under this will be
ty hg throne. The walls of the Throne-room are
divisi the richest crimson satin, striped and watered,
ad,?9s marked with broad gold. mouldings.
tlite, 'Tit on to the rooms described there are various
c't 4Behopapartments for persons attached to the Royal
atio ; but there is nothing uncommon in their distri-
tibti ?r decoration worthy of comment. The view from
from °„f the palace extends over the beautiful grounds ;
„,111 'lle front windows, through the arches of the mar-
t7larly gatewayst_ the vista of St. James's Park produces a sin-
wh nking effect, such as cannot be imagined but by
S4el. ° have seen it.
4111Iteking_Ze the particulars which constitute the interior of
etits i.6„,ltt Palace. It will be seen from the few corn-
cuter glanced at than developed in the above details

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that there is math room for criticism within the building,
the door of which we may be said to have just opened, and
there can be but little doubt that curiosity itself will supply
from its own instincts all the investigation that will be ne-
cessary to the formation of a correct judgment.