Buckingham Palace, Royal residence in London
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
The palace has its origins in a townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703.
It is a focal point for significant national celebrations and commemorations.
The palace is often at the center of state occasions and royal hospitality, and has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
The Changing of the Guard in front of the Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1829
Founder: John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby
Architects: William Winde, John Nash
Official opening: 1849
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: London SW1A 1AA SW1A 1AA
Website: royal.uk/royal-residences-buckingham-palace
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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