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Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom

May 5, 2007 by Yein Jee

First destination during my Europe trip in October 2005, the Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom

Wandering in London by foot was not my original plan; wanted to visit Oxford instead, but woke up late due to jet-lag. It was near noon when I reached the Victoria Station, so it’s more logical to stay in the city instead of going outskirt.

One thing great about London, at least in the city centre, is that it’s full of historical monuments and places. I knew I would bump into some interesting spots without any particular destination in mind. And within minutes from the station, I reached a familiar spot – Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official residence.

Not sure if the Guard Changing ceremony was held that day, the routine is normally done on alternate days. I caught the show when I was in London in 2001, quite an eye opener. Don’t miss it if you are visiting London.

Buckingham Palace – History and random facts

Buckingham Palace is also commonly known as the Buck House, or simply The Palace by the British.

The 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 building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high.

If the queen is in the palace, they will fly the Royal Standard flag, otherwise it’s the Union Jack instead.

The first building in the area is believed to be built by Sir William Blake around 1624. The house which forms the architectural core of the present palace was built for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby in 1703.

King George III bought Buckingham House in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a personal retreat to St James’s Palace, where many court functions were held. Buckingham House also became known as the Queen’s House.

Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to take up residence in July 1837, just three weeks after her accession, and in June 1838 she was the first British sovereign to leave from Buckingham Palace for a Coronation.

In 1913 decision was taken to reface the façade. Sir Aston Webb was commissioned to create a new design, and the work was completed just before the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.

With reference from Royalcollection.

Europe travelogue – Previous: London here I come – Next: St James Park

Filed Under: Personal Tagged With: Castles & Palaces, London City, United Kingdom

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