History of Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence and headquarters of British Monarch. Situated in Westminster, Buckingham Palace is one of the most attractive travel destinations in London.

Let’s have a look at the history of the royal and magnificent palace.

1. Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 by William Winde for the Duke of London, John Sheffield. It was called Buckingham house at that time.
2. In 1761, George III purchased the Palace for her wife Queen Charlotte and children. Buckingham Palace was near to St. James Palace which was the headquarter of Britain at that time. So, George III purchased Buckingham Palace for the personal residence of her family. Since then, 14 of George and Charlotte children were born at the Palace.
3. The Buckingham Palace was built on the site where James I planted a mulberry garden in to cultivate silkworms. Though he was unable to produce silk at the plot.
4. In 1820, the Buckingham House was renovated to Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria was the first monarch who lived in the Palace as an official residence in 1837. Since then the palace is the official residence and Headquarter for British Monarch.
5. Queen Victoria was also the first monarch to gave the public appearance from the Palace Balcony. She made her public appearance in 1851 during the opening of a great exhibition organized by Prince Elbert.
6. Buckingham Palace spams over 39 acres with impressive 775 rooms. There are 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, 52 guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, and 19 staterooms.
7. Edward VII was the only monarch who born and died at the Buckingham Palace. Current Queen Elizabeth II gave birth to Prince of Wales and Prince Andrew at the palace. She lives at the palace with her children and grandchildren.
8. A boy named Edward Jones enters the royal palace three times. He stoles the food from the kitchen and even stole the underwear of Queen Victoria. After all these incidents, Edward was sent overseas by the British Government.
9. A group of women in 1914 attempted to break the Palace gate to present their ‘Votes for Women’ petition.
10. During World War II, Buckingham Palace was survived from 8 bombs. Government of London advised King George VI and her wife Elizabeth to leave London. But they choose to remain in the city.