Victoria Tower, London

Victoria Tower is part of the World Heritage Site of the Palace of Westminster.

The Victoria Tower is the tallest tower in the Palace of Westminster. It was designed by Sir Charles Barry, and named after Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch. It is a square tower at the southwestern end of the Palace.

The Victoria Tower contains the Parliamentary Archives. At the top is an iron flagstaff. If the Queen is in, then the Royal Standard is flown. Otherwise the Union Flag is flown. The entrance to the Palace is at the base of Victoria Tower. The Queen uses this entrance whenever she enters the Palace for the State Opening of Parliament or other official ceremonies.

Victoria Tower, Westminster Palace
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