Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
• Buckingham Palace
is the official
London residence
and principal
workplace of the
British monarch.
Located in the City
of Westminster,
the palace is a
setting for state
occasions and
royal hospitality.
Buckingham Palace:
• was built in 1705 for Duke of Buckingham
and is originally known as Buckingham
House.
• George III bought Buckingham House in
1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as
a comfortable family home close to St
James's Palace, where many court functions
were held. Buckingham House became
known as The Queen's House.
• During the 19th century it was enlarged,
principally by architects John Nash and
Edward Blore, forming three wings around a
central courtyard.
Before reconstruction
Nowadays
• Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These
include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest
bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and
78 bathrooms. In measurements, the ...
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