Buckingham Palace

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Buckingham Palace has been the London residence of British kings and

Buckingham Palace has been the London residence of British kings and

queens since Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837.

Queen Victoria

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John Sheffield Buckingham Palace built in 1703 by John Sheffield, Duke

John Sheffield

Buckingham Palace built in 1703 by John Sheffield, Duke of

Buckingham.
King George III bought the house in 1762 as a town dwelling for Queen Charlotte, and they occupied it as a private residence.

George III

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Buckingham Palace panorama, 1909 Buckingham House, 1710

Buckingham Palace panorama, 1909

Buckingham House, 1710

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The present palace – building work started in 1825 – was

The present palace – building work started in 1825 – was

designed by John Nash, who commissioned by King George IV. The east- or front-wing of the palace, the part most familiar to the public today, was built in 1847 and refaced in Portland stone in 1913.

George IV

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The west facade of Buckingham Palace

The west facade of Buckingham Palace

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Buckingham Palace seen from Green Park

Buckingham Palace seen from Green Park

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The Royal Family on the balcony in 1986

The Royal Family on the balcony in 1986

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The balcony of Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous

The balcony of Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous

balconies in the world. The members of the Royal Family appear on the balcony on special occasions to great the people.
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Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52

Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52

Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

The State apartments are in the west wing of the palace and are approached by the Grand Hall and Grand Staircase.

Grand Hall

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When the Queen is in the residence, you can see the

When the Queen is in the residence, you can see the

Royal Standard flag above the palace . When she is away, the Union Jack flies instead.
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Guests ascending the Grand Staircase in 1870. Grand Staircase

Guests ascending the Grand Staircase in 1870.

Grand Staircase

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The Ballroom, the largest of the apartments, built for Queen Victoria

The Ballroom, the largest of the apartments, built for Queen Victoria

in the 1850s, is used for State banquets and investitures.
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The Throne Room

The Throne Room

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The Queen’s private apartments are in the north wing and on

The Queen’s private apartments are in the north wing and on

the opposite side is Queen’s Gallery, which since 1962 has been open to the public, showing works of the art from the royal collection.

The State Dining Room

The Queen's Breakfast Room

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Nash Gallery

Nash Gallery

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When the Queen is on holiday in summer, the Palace opens

When the Queen is on holiday in summer, the Palace opens

to the public. You can visit it and see a lot of interesting things.
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The Pennethorne Gallery

The Pennethorne Gallery

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The White Drawing

The White Drawing

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The Blue Drawing Room

The Blue Drawing Room

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The Green Drawing Room

The Green Drawing Room

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The Gold State Coach

The Gold State Coach