royals including the young prince and princess, standing right next to their beautiful mother. it was the queen who gave a welcome speech in the drabantsalen where the reception were taking place -you know the room with the amazing black/white floor and where the walls are covered with colourful tapestries...
drawing room. the green drawing room serves as a huge anteroom to the throne room, and is part of the ceremonial route to the throne from the guard room at the top of the grand staircase. the guard room contains a white-marble statue of prince albert, in roman costume set in a tribune lined with tapestries...