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Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London, and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. Overview.
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To understand the counties of England, we must look at the wider context of the subdivisions of England. Currently, England has an administrative hierarchy that includes administrative divisions and non-administrative ceremonial areas. These divisions include: 1. 9 Regions(The highest level, although regions are largely ceremonial) 2. 48 Ceremonial...
Originally, metropolitan counties had a county council (the regional administrative branch of local government). However, they were abolished in 1986. Metropolitan Counties still exist; however, their purpose is mainly geographical and they are largely considered ceremonial counties. The powers that the abolished county councils have been distribut...
While Metropolitan Counties are largely ceremonial, Non-Metropolitan Counties have a real function and are vital to the governance of England. Non-Metropolitan Counties effectively have two sub-divisions – Shire Counties, and Unitary Authorities. It is important to understand the difference between these as they have completely different administra...
Due to the importance and scale of London, it is set apart from the above Shire Counties and Non-Unitary Authorities. Greater London is an administrative division in its own right and is governed by the Greater London Authority. Greater London is split into 33 Local Government Districts, which in turn include: 1. London Boroughs (32 No.) 2. The Cit...
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Buckingham Palace (UK: / ˈ b ʌ k ɪ ŋ ə m /) is a royal residence in London, and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of the monarch, the focus of national and royal celebrations, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony. Explore the magnificent State Rooms which are open to visitors each summer, and on selected dates for Exclusive Guided Tours during winter and spring.
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Mar 25, 2021 · Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of Britain’s monarchs since 1837, when Queen Victoria first occupied it. With 775 rooms, Buckingham Palace is a magnificently vast site and one of Britain’s most recognisable buildings.
