to the reception. >> any kanope is all about the last minute. there's a lot of preparation but lots that we would like to do earlier that we really can't do until we see the guests coming into the room. >> the kanopes will be carried upstairs on trays and plates to the spectacular state rooms. this is home to arguably the finest art collection in the world. >> in the 19 state rooms which are used during state functions, dripped with opulence. they really are intended to make people think, wow, this is an incredible palace. >> reporter: this is also a working palace, a staff of 60 upstairs will attend to the guests' every need and this is the level of detail, using an antique measuring stick to make sure every glass sits a certain distance from the table's edge,