Buckingham Palace, London (N 51°30’04” W 000°08’32”) Card 150x150mm with recycled envelope and biodegradable cello. Detailed caption on the reverse of the card. Card is blank for your own message.
Buckingham Palace, London (N 51°30’04” W 000°08’32”)
Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since Queen Victoria moved there in July 1837 and is one of the only working palaces in the world. It was originally a town house owned by the Duke of Buckingham but in 1761 King George III bought it for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a family home close to St James’s Palace. It was here where 14 of George III’s children were born. When George IV ascended to the throne in 1820, he, with the help of architect John Nash, transformed the house into a palace at a cost of £450,000. Many of the rooms in the palace still remain virtually unchanged since that time. Although in use for many official events and receptions, some areas of Buckingham Palace are open to visitors.
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