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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. [a] [2] Located in the City of Westminster , the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
The Duke found the house old-fashioned, so it was demolished to create the new ‘Buckingham House’, which stood where Buckingham Palace is today. It was designed and built with the assistance of William Talman, Comptroller of the Works to William III, and Captain William Winde, a retired soldier. John Fitch built the main structure by ...
Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history . The original castle was built in the 11th century, after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror.
May 8, 2024 · Queen Elizabeth II's official London home, Buckingham Palace has a rich and fascinating history dating back to Lord Goring of Hurstpierpoint's house built on the site in about 1640. Here's a look at Bucking Palace's history.
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Mar 9, 2021 · About Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world – home to over 900 years of royal history. Covering an area of approximately 13 acres, it contains a wide range of interesting features. These include the State Apartments, Queen Mary’s dolls house and the beautiful St George’s Chapel.
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Apr 30, 2024 · April 30, 2024. Construction on Windsor Castle began in the year 1070. Photo: Noam Galai/GC Images/Getty Images. For nearly a thousand years, Windsor Castle has stood as a symbol of Britain’s...
Built by Henry III (1216-72) and his son Edward I (1272-1307), the interiors of the Medieval Palace have been re-presented for today’s visitor to evoke a vivid picture of 13th-century life.
