Information for Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace - Popularly known as "Buck House", has served as the monarch`s permanent London residence only since the accession of Victoria. It began its days in 1702 as the Duke of Buckingham`s city residence, built on the site of a notorious brothel, and was sold by the duke`s son to George III in 1762.
The building was overhauled by Nash in the late 1820s for the Prince Regent, and again by Aston Webb in time for George V`s coronation in 1913. It is the largest private house in London - it has more than 660 rooms. The palace is actually back-to-front: the side you look at from the Mall is the back of the building.
The Buckingham Palace opens its doors to the public each year from July 26th until September 24th. You can see lavishly decorated State Rooms designed by John Nash.
Open daily, 09:45–18:00 (last admission 15:45). Buckingham Palace operates a timed-ticket system, with admission every 15 minutes throughout the day.
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