Saint James’s Palace

palace, Westminster, London, United Kingdom

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Saint James's Palace is a historic royal palace located in the Westminster area of London, United Kingdom. Originally built for Henry VIII in the 16th century, it became the primary London residence of the sovereign after the destruction of Whitehall Palace in 1698. Although the royal family now resides at Buckingham Palace, Saint James's Palace remains a working royal residence and workplace for government officials. The palace is surrounded by other notable 18th- and 19th-century mansions. The term "Court of St. James's" is also used to refer to the British royal court.12

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lord chamberlain
…at Windsor Castle and at St. James’s Palace. He is in charge of all court ceremonies and of the arrangements for all state ceremonies, such as state visits of foreign dignitaries, royal marriages, christenings, and funerals except that of the sovereign, which is the responsibility of the earl marshal. He…
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…at Windsor Castle and at St. James’s Palace. He is in charge of all court ceremonies and of the arrangements for all state ceremonies, such as state visits of foreign dignitaries, royal marriages, christenings, and funerals except that of the sovereign, which is the responsibility of the earl marshal. He…
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…nucleus of the district is St. James’s Palace. The original palace was built for Henry VIII in the 16th century. With the destruction of Whitehall Palace in 1698, St. James’s became the main London residence of the sovereign. The palace was restored in the early 19th century, following a fire…
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…nucleus of the district is St. James’s Palace. The original palace was built for Henry VIII in the 16th century. With the destruction of Whitehall Palace in 1698, St. James’s became the main London residence of the sovereign. The palace was restored in the early 19th century, following a fire…
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