The Royal Palace of Brussels is the official palace of the King and Queen of Belgium, used for state functions and official receptions. Though the royal family resides at Laeken, this magnificent neoclassical palace overlooking the Parc de Bruxelles represents Belgian monarchy. The facade is larger than Buckingham Palace. Every summer, the palace opens its opulent state rooms to the public, including the stunning Throne Room and the Mirror Room with its ceiling covered in jewel beetle wings by artist Jan Fabre.