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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.

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   May 24, 2024 · Buckingham Palace, palace and London residence of the British sovereign. It is situated within the borough of Westminster. The palace takes its name from the house built (c. 1705) for John Sheffield, duke of Buckingham. It was bought in 1762 by George III for his wife, Queen Charlotte, and became.

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3. www.history.com › history-of-buckingham-palaceBuckingham Palace - London, Age & Queen | HISTORY

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   Jul 18, 2017 · Buckingham Palace is the London home and the administrative center of the British royal family. The enormous building and extensive gardens are an important site of ceremonial and political...

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   Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch...

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_FaganMichael Fagan - Wikipedia

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   References. Michael Fagan (born 8 August 1948) is a British citizen who intruded into Queen Elizabeth II 's bedroom in Buckingham Palace in 1982. [1] Early life. Michael Fagan was born in Clerkenwell, London, on 8 August 1948, [2] the son of Ivy and Michael Fagan Sr. [1] His father was a steel erector and a "champion" safe-breaker.

6. www.royal.uk › encyclopedia › queen-charlotte-19-mayQueen Charlotte (19 May 1744 - 17 November 1818)

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   St James's Palace was the official residence of the Royal couple, but The King had recently purchased a nearby property, Buckingham House. In 1762 The King and Queen moved into this new house, making it Buckingham Palace. Charlotte loved it - 14 of her children were born there and it came to be known as 'The Queen's House'.

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   Where is Buckingham Palace?

   • Buckingham Palace is a palace in London. It is in the City of Westminster, in central London . The Palace is the main official residence where the British monarch lives and works. The palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis.

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   When was Buckingham Palace built?

   • Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 by John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normandy, as a townhouse residence in London. It was bought by the British royal family in 1761. It became the official London home of the family in 1837 and was greatly expanded in the 19th century. It has 775 rooms, 19 staterooms, and 79 bathrooms.

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   How did Buckingham Palace get its name?

   • The palace takes its name from the house built (c. 1705) for John Sheffield, duke of Buckingham. It was bought in 1762 by George III for his wife, Queen Charlotte, and became known as the queen’s house. By order of George IV, John Nash initiated the conversion of the house into a palace in the 1820s.

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   Is Buckingham Palace a king's official residence?

   • Buckingham Palace has achieved iconic status as the official London residence of the reigning British monarch, but it hasn’t always served in that role. Indeed, for more than 300 years, from 1531 until 1837, the King of England’s official residence in the capital city was St. James’ Palace.

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