Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London, and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. 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.
Some of the key events about Buckingham Palace
- 1703Construction began on the original Buckingham House
- 1762The property was acquired by King George III as a private residence for Queen Charlotte
- 1820Major renovations and expansions were initiated to transform the house into a palace
- 1837The palace became the official London residence of the British monarch
- 1837The palace was criticized for its poor sanitation and ventilation systems, leading to health concerns for residents and staff.
- 1851The Marble Arch was moved to its current location, opening up the palace's east front
- 1913The palace's iconic facade was remodeled in Portland stone
- 1917The palace faced public backlash for maintaining its German name during World War I, prompting a change to "Windsor".
- 1936The palace was at the center of a constitutional crisis during the abdication of King Edward VIII.
- 1939The palace withstood nine direct bomb hits during World War II, symbolizing British resilience
- 1940The palace was bombed nine times during World War II, causing significant damage.
- 1962The Queen's Gallery was opened to the public, displaying works from the Royal Collection
- 1969The palace faced criticism for allowing the first televised royal documentary, which some felt demystified the monarchy.
- 1982An intruder broke into the Queen's bedroom, exposing serious security flaws in the palace.
- 1992The palace was partially damaged by a fire, leading to questions about its fire safety measures.
- 1993The State Rooms of the palace were opened to visitors for the first time
- 1993The palace opened to the public for tours to fund repairs, which some viewed as a loss of royal privacy.
- 2002The palace grounds hosted the "Party at the Palace" concert for the Golden Jubilee celebrations
- 2009The palace was criticized for its high energy consumption and carbon footprint.
- 2020The palace faced allegations of racial discrimination from a former staff member, leading to public scrutiny.
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