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Buckingham Palace

House museum · London, England

Politicians, royals & nobility

Buckingham Palace
Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

History

Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Buckingham Palace”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms at her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days is the longest of any British monarch, the second-longest of any sovereign state, and the longest of any queen regnant in history.

From the Wikipedia article “Elizabeth II”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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