News | LondonThey're changing the paintwork at Buckingham Palace... with a cherrypicker Using a cherrypicker to reach the first floor decorators repainted the window framesJeremy SelwynEvening Standard Reporter20 August 2013Decorators had a brush with royalty today as they gave Buckingham Palace a makeover.A painter tackles the windows while a guardsman stands to attention (Picture: Jeremy Selwyn)JEREMY SELWYNUsing a cherrypicker to reach the first floor, they repainted the window frames as a guardsman stood to attention beneath them.Thirsty work: the workman stops for a long cool drinkJeremy SelwynA full makeover could take some time — the palace has 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 92 offices, 78 bathrooms and 760 windows.But one painter still found time to take a break from the hard work to grab a cold drink.MORE ABOUTBathroomsBedroomMakeoverMicrosoft Windows