15 Facts You Didn't Know About Buckingham Palace

When it comes to traditions, the United Kingdom has a lot. One of our favorites is the fact that to this day, whenever there is a big announcement to be made, it doesn't get published in a paper or on social media first (although these outlets are later used to relay the same news). Instead, if someone dies, or a royal baby is born, it is announced in one of two ways revolving around the palace gates.

For a death (as the
New York Post points out), the announcement is posted onto the Buckingham Palace gates, while a birth announcement (pictured) is placed on an easel at the gates.