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The Green Park was our second stop after breezing through the overcrowded Buckingham Palace. It is located near St James’ Park and Hyde Park, just across the Queen’s lair.

This 40-acre Royal Park is populated with century-old trees that are as tall as the buildings around it. It was autumn and all trees were rendered leafless by mid October frost, so you can imagine how green this place is on spring and summer. Most people crossed the park to get to their destinations quick. My cousin told me that this was a favorite picnic spot during summer, its paths for joggers and commuters. Its surrounding neighbors include Constitution Hill, Piccadilly, the Broad Walk and Buckingham Palace. The nearest underground station is Green Park which is located at the side of London’s Ritz Hotel. Buses have routes going to this site.

I wondered if these were talking giant trees. I’ve never seen trees this big my entire life.

The Green Park used to be a famous duelling site in the 16th century before it became known as Upper St. James’ Park after Charles II worked on its expansion. Prior to that, the Green Park also served as venue where rebellion took place against the marriage of Mary I to Philip II of Spain.