Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence—and administrative headquarters—of the British monarch, and it has repeatedly been the setting for national rejoicing and mourning. The building begins as Buckingham House: a large townhouse built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and Normanby on land held privately for at least 150 years. In 1761, George III acquired it for Queen Charlotte, and it became known as The Queen’s House. In the early 19th century, architects John Nash and Edward Blore enlarged the property by constructing three wings around a central courtyard, and it took on its modern role as the monarch’s London residence with Queen Victoria’s accession in 1837. Later, the East Front—including the balcony used for royal appearances—became a recognizable focus of public ceremonies. …
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