DC Editor Adam writes…
LW's Karen Pierce-Goulding launches The Crown – a tour based on the hit Netflix series – this Wednesday. Meet her at Green Park tube (park exit) at 2.30pm.
Today's photoblog showcases a few characters from the story, starting with your guide…
Karen researching The Crown – listening to the famous commentary on Winston Churchill's funeral
King George VI looking out over St James's Park
Detail from the base of the Queen Mother statue in The Mall – King's George VI & Queen Elizabeth visiting the East End
Churchill – an atmospheric shot by David Tucker
Princess Margaret – snapped at Kensington Palace during the Enchanted Palace exhibition back in 2010
About Your Guide…
Karen
Karen comes trailing clouds of glory. Travel & Leisure crowned her "the world's greatest tour guide." She hosts the Canadian television travel show "London Next Stop." She won the London Tourist Board's Guide of the Year award.
She is, quite simply, a star turn – which is why she's the "go to" London guide for every major media concern. A reformed actress and occasional journalist, her gold standard walks are, needless to say, vivid and entertaining.
She's the author of Royal London.
A London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.