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Buckingham White Drawing Room: Hidden Door and Ritual

Explore the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace—its hidden door, décor, and role in audiences and royal ritual.

12/1/2025
14 min read
Elegant White Drawing Room with gilded mirrors and seating

A room designed for appearance and discretion.

Highlights

  • The hidden door cleverly integrated behind a mirror.
  • Seating plans for portraits and audiences.
  • Gilding and mirrors amplify light.

Hidden doorway

Bottom Line

Design solves ceremony—movement without breaking the spell.

About the Author

Interiors & Ritual Editor

Interiors & Ritual Editor

I built this to help you enjoy Buckingham Palace calmly—smarter timing, better viewpoints, and context that makes ceremony and interiors sing.

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White Drawing Room
hidden door
portraits
audiences
Nash

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