London England Pt.1 - Buckingham Palace, Changing Of The Guards, Afternoon Tea, Back To The Future

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Welcome to London, England! We're spending our first full day in town with a bit of self-guided wandering where we accidentally end up at the changing of the guards near Buckingham Palace... then we've got our pinkies out at afternoon tea in the Grand Saloon at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane... and we're ending the evening with Back To The Future The Musical on the West End!! :D
Find our afternoon tea experience on the internet machine here:
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00:00 BOOM!
00:04 Welcome To England
00:42 Breakfast At Greggs
01:45 Distracted By A Palace
04:24 Changing Of The Guard
06:44 To Piccadilly & Leicester
11:10 Regency Afternoon Tea
16:39 Back To The Hotel
17:45 Evening Entertainment
20:40 Photos By Dee
21:32 Z Hotel Room Tour
24:59 Our Black Cab Experience
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@AshdownMad Жыл бұрын

Love that your first breakfast was Greggs. You get Brritish citizenship with 5 consecutive Greggs meals.

@williamwilkes9873 10 ай бұрын

Take this guy 5 seconds then........

@brianadykes3409 10 ай бұрын

Cream first, ALWAYS!! AHHHHHH!!

@tamimiddleton472 26 күн бұрын

Love this video! I took my niece to tea when she was 6, we both had so much fun!

@PBMicrosTube Жыл бұрын

Jam first. Then pile the cream on top - it's a cream delivery system. Yum.

@DenaInWyo Жыл бұрын

Someone probably already told you, but I'm not patient enough to scroll through all the comments. The King actually was not in residence. The English flag was flying, but not the monarch's standard along with it. I adore London, my favorite place in the world! So awesome to see you guys go through it.

@gmdhargreaves 5 ай бұрын

Loved this Vidya!! Such a lovable couple xxx glad you enjoyed my City

@leolataylor5767 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, quite interesting.

@lamkaz810 Жыл бұрын

Spread the jam then dollop the cream on top ❤

@cjpampling Жыл бұрын

Jay, that was the Union Jack flying over Buckingham Palace, meaning the king wasn't in residence. The Royal Standard flag would be flying when he is in residence instead of the union jack

@parodeejay Жыл бұрын

Ahaaaaa, good to know! We’d just heard that if there was “a flag”… Thankee!! :D

@kathyp2794 Жыл бұрын

London is one of my fave places in the world! Thanks for the memories. 😊 Next time you go to London you must try high tea at Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium. 🐈

@GloriaS12 Жыл бұрын

I love this video...... So jealous. England is my dream!!!!

@MakingLemonadeCreations 9 күн бұрын

I've been watching this series, but not necessarily in order (I skipped to the Regal Princess since we are going on her in 2 weeks). Your videos have been so invaluable. I love all the info you share but I love your personalities even more! I've subscribed and submitted request to join your FB page. Hope to see you guys on a cruise some day!

@parodeejay 7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad to have you along for our craziness, and we hope you have a great time on Regal!! :D

@kelleygroh6417 9 ай бұрын

Had to laugh at your travel story from Heathrow! We had decided to take the express train into London and had pre booked our tickets. We proceeded to the train, got on and started off when they came through to look at our tickets. Apparently we had hopped on 1st class….oops! Guess that’s why we got the looks from the other occupants of the car 😂

@juliefoelker3911 Жыл бұрын

Land or sea you deliver great videos!

@crochetwithapril 11 ай бұрын

My Hubby and I want to do a British Isle Cruise in a few Years. Thankyou for this! I'm very excited to Watch the entire Playlist. Subbed ya!!

@onthegowithyolo 4 ай бұрын

Dang that's gonna mess me up. I am bougie!

@scottscaneh Жыл бұрын

Greggs the small British version of Canada's TIM HORTONS

@janreynolds3794 Жыл бұрын

Loved this!

@barbarashuster9029 Жыл бұрын

That's coming to Cleveland Broadway series next year!

@chuckbeatty1464 Жыл бұрын

We was in London 20 some years ago spent 3 days there walking around enjoying the city sightseeing then we got on the princess Ruby ship for a 15-day cruise is a wedding present to the wife

@susandowney6386 Жыл бұрын

Your vlog timing in London is perfect. We're headed to London next Monday, then jumping on a cruise of the British Isles😊

@lindadunham286 Жыл бұрын

Peppermint tea is my favorite.

@cruisegal4991 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog. Perfect reason to pack light. Before you go on Mediterranean cruises try hard to pack lighter because there are tons of cobblestone streets you will need to navigate. 👍

@joannrutkowski1467 Жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Line works great from Heathrow. They have room to place your bags. So glad you enjoyed London. Amazing city! Excited for your walking tour. I watch their Vlogs when I went to London in February

@debbiedarcy904 Жыл бұрын

Always jam first on your scones. We absolutely loved London both times we’ve visited. Thank you for sparking some of our old memories.

@harrietwalker4896 Жыл бұрын

Y'all seen a lot of stuff and things thanks for sharing the video

@michellemann941 Жыл бұрын

Agree with you , Jam always first then cream on a Scone. Love London have visited twice on holidays from Australia. Glad your having a great time.😊

@22wolfsong 11 ай бұрын

London is beautiful on a sunny day!

@lizdyson3627 Жыл бұрын

So near yet so far. Ah well next time i'll do a better job. Seriously it is wonderful to see you over here.😃. Your the best.

@wulfrunianwanderer Жыл бұрын

Greggs!!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@tracymayertravel Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video! Looks like an Amazing time. Looking forward to this whole series!

@SoloonaCruise Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel. Like both your commentary style.

@kristenhansen2599 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing you guys in London. So used to seeing you in Alaska or the Caribbean. It's like when a tv sitcom does a special in the UK episode. Like Friends when they all go to London for Ross's wedding....lol

@cacheaddict-melmelstowe8337 Жыл бұрын

I am so excited for the London series. I lived in England for several years so its been fun going down memory lane watching this video. Cant wait to see Back to the Future next year. Its touring nationally starting this year. Happy traveling.

@lizdyson3627 Жыл бұрын

Black cabs are a nightmare. When I go down i go door to door.

@gbell7760 Жыл бұрын

June 10th we did same. Flew into Heathrow, took 2 tubes to Victoria station. Day before, I looked at tube schedule, it was flowing nicely. Now Saturday about 2pm got to earls cross, and all of London boarded the tube with us. And we also have our multiple bags for our princess cruise, and in 3 stops we have to change tube lines, totally jammed inside . At the transfer stop i pushed and pushed our way out of the tube.. We got out and to next one. At Victoria it was so so busy. People everywhere. Instead of walking 10 min to hotel found a nice taxi for 10 pounds. We were glad to be done with that day.

@mercyrodriguez5780 Жыл бұрын

Good morning! Can’t wait to see the rest of London!

@craftysoutherner2023 Жыл бұрын

I love that you show the struggles alongside the fun. I can’t wait to go to London!

@nicza460 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us part of London! We were there about 5 years ago and there is so much to see and do! Travel is definitely an adventure these days with getting to destinations and getting to hotels. The hotel looked nice but that room was just a bit too small especially the bathroom.

@lindalaliberte8704 Жыл бұрын

Love this look at London through your eyes. Looking forward to more. Yikes😱!! Walking all that way with that much luggage would be tough, but in the true British spirit you 2 just got on with it. Well done! 😀

@jpbpds Жыл бұрын

First trip to London, reserved and paid for a car to pick us (7 people, including 3 elderly people and a disabled adult) at Heathrow. I didn’t know that customs would take so long and didn’t have my phone on, so the guy left. No refund. Ended up half of us taking Heathrow Express and walking to our hotel, other half had to take two cabs. Now we have a better system: buy a ticket on National Express to our hotel near Victoria Station (about 12 or 14 pounds each) and walk 15 minutes to the hotel (we also each had a large suitcase, carryon and backpack). On cruise day walk back to Victoria for 10 am bus to Southampton (prepurchased online about 10 pounds). Highly recommend The Belgrave Hotel -moderately priced (339 pounds for two nights including a very nice breakfast).

@JohnWojtasiak Жыл бұрын

Nothing better than the releasing of the London video on Treason Day! Happy 4th!

@ericgranger5014 Жыл бұрын

Love London! I did LOL at American Candy! It’s very fitting to start the series on July 4! :-)

@JanetGoesSomewhere Жыл бұрын

Maybe Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express to Paddington with then a black cab to hotel due to all that luggage might have been a good option. Heathrow train & tube stations all step-free, but not Charing Cross or Embankment tube stations yet. Still lots of stairs in central London tube stations. Thanks for sharing your London experience with us.

@BevS97 Жыл бұрын

Heathrow express is definitely the easiest. It's not cheap but then neither was the taxi...

@parodeejay Жыл бұрын

We had researched and found Heathrow Express tickets for 5.50 GBP per person, if you bought far enough in advance. That's probably the route we would use next time around!! :P

@kathleenhaughey5430 Жыл бұрын

We had the same hotel booked for our pre-cruise stay in June of 2020. When everything shut down, we were able to get refunds for everything except for the hotel. Despite the fact that they closed, they never gave us a refund for the room that we were never able to stay in. I liked the location, and thought it would be ideal to stay there to enjoy the theatre choices.

@2gray2care Жыл бұрын

We had a lovely afternoon tea at Fortnum and Masons, and I can confirm that they had an ice cream bar in another area of the store. Plus, they have awesome shopping there! So sorry for your Black Cab experience. We used the cabs the entire time we were in London, and found the cabbies to be incredible tour guides. As for the tube-we took the tube from the airport(with our luggage) to Victoria Station, where we were staying. The tube was incredibly crowded. 😮

@kellieashman6908 Жыл бұрын

The flag that signifies the King is in residence is the Royal Standard, they fly the Union Jack at other times.

@heideleskun1163 Жыл бұрын

Ever notice the architectural similarities from England to DC? Same goes for Picadilly Square to the DC mall NYC with Central Park and Leisaster Square?

@vickiebridges3584 Жыл бұрын

We did Paris and London in November 2019. Since we were leaving from London we decided to RT out of heathrow and do Eurostar. 6 of us with about 15 bags. We took the tube to Kings Cross. Our flat when we got back to London was about 3 blocks from the tube station. It was a lot, but we managed well. Loved the ease of the tube

@lorettachapman4244 Жыл бұрын

Loved this so much!!

@barbarashuster9029 Жыл бұрын

We took private car from our hotel to airport for 100 pounds. It would have been 80 for the cab but the desk at the hotel said there might not be a taxi there that early. I felt very bougie! 10 years ago. We were shocked that the London cabbies did not put luggage in the cab for us. We took the channel then cab to hotel which was near Tower of London.

@paulafriday3579 Жыл бұрын

England is on my bucket list love your videos its like being there cheers!

@dianeharris7227 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing❤️❤️❤️

@cathydrew2569 Жыл бұрын

The High Tea looks amazing

@sarao8074 Жыл бұрын

If the royal standard is flying over Buckingham, the king is home. The flag you saw meant he was not at home.

@parodeejay Жыл бұрын

Ahaaaaa, good to know! We’d just heard that if there was “a flag”… Thankee!! :D

@bandchck12 Жыл бұрын

I just commented the same thing.

@sarao8074 Жыл бұрын

@@parodeejay that was true prior to the death of Princess Diana. Now they fly the Union Jack all the time, and the Royal Standard if the monarch is in residence.

@barbarap5278 Жыл бұрын

This was so awesome! You guys really do alot in a day! Can't wait till the next video!

@scotth2191 Жыл бұрын

As if my wife and I weren’t already excited, Dee’s reaction to Back to the Future put us over the top. We’re seeing the show on Broadway September 19th. Can’t wait!! Great start to the London series, too. Thank you, editing Jay. 😊

@autolargue Жыл бұрын

This is an exciting port call

@angelabrown3994 Жыл бұрын

Know your visit was amazing. Your videos are so informative.

@lesley90 Жыл бұрын

That was great coverage of London. Ive been there quite a few times but not for over a decade The B n B i used to stay at is over 200 GPB now. Your hotel tip is great. Your high tea place so pretty. I used to go to Fortnum n Masons. Your place more interesting. Can't wait for next video 😊 thanks

@scottmcneal3752 Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna enjoy watching this vlog series

@lasandrawinterssmiley293 Жыл бұрын

I was there for 16 hours and did. Rush night tour, you guys have me wanting to go back.

@louisedasilva6046 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! I love London, so much to see and you had a nice sunny day. I can only imagine how hard it was to get to the hotel with all your luggage. Loved your hotel room. I would definitely stay there. Thank you. 😊

@TropicLuv Жыл бұрын

Love this video because it showed me what I have in store! My daughter and I will be in London for a week in September and then a week in Bath. We are so excited!!!! Will you tell us the cost of your stay in your little hotel room please?!

@heideleskun1163 Жыл бұрын

Nice Salt N' Pepper reference lol

@SV9878 Жыл бұрын

Yeah getting a taxi/cab in London is a nightmare at the best of times. Tube and train is the best way to get around x

@janedavies7768 Жыл бұрын

Love you came to my own country hope you enjoy your stay 🙏🇬🇧

@lizdyson3627 Жыл бұрын

Good Job Jay😉

@dave847 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic VLOG and great photos by Dee thank you so much So sorry about your taxi experience What a let down 🥲 wish you had a larger hotel room

@paulready8897 Жыл бұрын

Was funny the one shot showed a flag of Canada while in London. Prob the embassy. You too have too much fun, love it.

@traceymorris7300 Жыл бұрын

Yes that is the embassy, Canada House

@krispressler1005 Жыл бұрын

You did part of the tour we did but a week later and in reverse as we started near Piccadilly and went toward Trafalgar Square. You may have also seen the real guards coming in at the end there not just the ceremonial ones. We did see both on our tour.

@moniquevann9950 8 ай бұрын

You guys are so cute 🥰

@tonylarussa4046 Жыл бұрын

If the Union flag is waving above Buckingham Palace, it means the king is NOT in residence.

@TS-ym9bc Жыл бұрын

If you guys get a chance try afternoon the at the Goring. Its fantastic. Great Video

@marilynbeebe8249 Жыл бұрын

My brother in law whose name is Jay would joke just like you Jay. Unfortunately Alzheimer’s has robbed him of all his pun and jokes. Every time I watch you and think of the way Jay used to be.

@bandchck12 Жыл бұрын

If the royal standard is flying about a royal residence the monarch is there. That was just the Union Jack. So he wasn’t at the palace.

@emilym3981 Жыл бұрын

wow that is a small room! cruise cabins are bigger! lol

@emilym3981 Жыл бұрын

I would be pissed if I spent 100 USD/GBP and not been taken to the hotel.

@busymom7729 Жыл бұрын

@@emilym3981, Say what?

@krispressler1005 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That cab story is bad. We were boogie and did the black cab with no issues. Loving the Iceland and London series. I hope the touring version of Back to the Future is good.

@motoguy Жыл бұрын

Proper etiquette with scones, especially in England, is cream then jam. It’s also not traditional best practice to put jam spread on fruit scones. This is an etiquette that few follow, likely because everyone is so addicted to sugar these days!

@parodeejay Жыл бұрын

That's funny! Apparently even the late Queen preferred jam first, which I guess is the way the Cornish typically do things, and the cream first method is Devonian? Either way, sign us up for more!! :P

@motoguy Жыл бұрын

@@parodeejay you want to see something funny, search ‘how the queen eats bananas’. It’s literally bananas!

@elainebyrne1039 Жыл бұрын

I'm English and my grandmother was a country house cook in Edwardian times; we have always done jam first.

@margueritag.1993 Жыл бұрын

Dee got mad 😠! Taxis are the worst!

@lesley90 Жыл бұрын

I hope your burn was not too bad J. I thought you often wear a hat 🤷‍♀️

@angelas9467 Жыл бұрын

You guys are so nice . if I get in a cab and you tell me you're going to take me somewhere for a certain price and then you tell me to get out, I am going to charge back on my credit card Everything I have already paid you.

@Mattsc1974 Жыл бұрын

And now the twitter comment makes sense

@tonyrantnrave6854 8 ай бұрын

Depending which flag was flying would tell you if the King was in?

@theamericandreamfoundinflo6836 Жыл бұрын

Stupid question. Is there no Uber or Lyft to use?🤔

@parodeejay Жыл бұрын

I believe there is Uber/Lyft but they're partnered with the taxi service, so you're basically requesting a standard taxi, from my understanding. We ended up using Uber/Lyft at one point later during our London adventure!! :D

@nonaloeffler308 Жыл бұрын

That is what thye do they know you a tourist and they will take the long way around and think you will pay the extra.

@jackkelley890 10 ай бұрын

What is the best way to get from the Heathrow airport to a Hotel in Southhampton to take this cruise? Looks like its about 65 miles.

@parodeejay 10 ай бұрын

As we show in our Regal Princess cruise episode one right after these London episodes, we used International Friends for our transfer and tour needs!! :D