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Buckingham Palace with the Queen Victoria Memorial on the left, colorful spring flower beds in the foreground, and crowds of visitors gathered outside in London, England.
Take a royal trip to Buckingham Palace, the official residence and home of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace viewed across the lake in St. James's Park, London, with lush green trees and two ducks swimming in the foreground. King Charles III and Prime Minister Liz Truss shake hands in an ornate room at Buckingham Palace, with gold mirrors, columns, and patterned carpet visible in the background. The British Royal Family, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince George, stands on the Buckingham Palace balcony behind a red and gold draped railing during Trooping the Colour. Buckingham Palace, London, from the intersection of Constitution Hill and the Mall. The east facade of the palace was designed by Sir Aston Webb and built (by 1913) of portland stone.
The reign of Queen Victoria
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Buckingham Palace: References & Edit History

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Updated for the announcement that King Charles and Queen Camilla would not reside in Buckingham Palace at the conclusion of the current round of renovations. Jun 25, 2026
Add new Web site: Royal Collection Trust - Buckingham Palace - Who Built Buckingham Palace? Jun 24, 2025
Added mention of the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Apr 20, 2023
Add new Web site: English Monarchs - Residence of the British monarchs. Jan 10, 2020
Added video. Dec 17, 2014
Add new Web site: Royal Collection - Buckingham Palace. Nov 21, 2013
Add new Web site: The British Monarchy - Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, United Kingdom. Nov 21, 2013
Add new Web site: British Heritage - Buckingham Palace. May 23, 2013
Media added. May 05, 2011
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, United Kingdom. Jul 27, 2010
Article revised and updated. Oct 31, 2008
Added new Web site: Official Site of the British Monarchy.
  • Gaurav Shukla
 Dec 05, 2006
Article revised. Jun 20, 2003
Article revised. Jan 12, 2000
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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