Can you imagine being crowned a King or Queen, riding in a golden carriage, and parading down a vast, majestic thoroughfare? Well, that’s exactly what The Mall in London was designed for. The Mall is a grand boulevard that stretches from Buckingham Palace to Admiralty Arch. King Charles II envisioned this grand avenue and even gave it a name, inspired by the game Pelle Melle, which was popular back then. But if you think The Mall is a new and modern construction, you’d be wrong. It’s much older than you might think. It began as part of the grounds of St. James’s Palace, and in the 17th and 18th centuries, it was a fashionable promenade, bordered by trees. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that The Mall transformed into a proper ceremonial route, much like those in Berlin, Mexico City, Oslo, Paris, Saint Petersburg, Vienna, and Washington D.C. This included the construction of the Victoria Memorial and a new facade for Buckingham Palace, all designed to face The Mall. The surface of The Mall is painted a vibrant, deep red, much like a grand carpet, leading up to Buckingham Palace. This vibrant red pigment was chosen in the 1950s and gives the impression as if the Palace and The Mall are beckoning you closer. So, do you sense another Royal procession coming down this grand boulevard? Or perhaps a coronation ceremony? Take a moment, picture Queen Elizabeth sitting on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and admire The Mall – a place where history meets ceremony.
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