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What’s It Like To Live At Buckingham Palace?
Former employees reveal how living at the palace is like.
Life in Buckingham palace appears quite a mystery. Operating as both a public and private place, the palace is an official state-building and royal residence.
Some rooms are solely designated for official purposes. Despite the aging structure, falling detritus, and leaking roof, the palace serves as a dream place for staff who enjoy all the perks — from medical to exercise facilities.
Interestingly the aging of Buckingham Palace is considered more of a charm than a defect. Its grandeur exceeds expectation; see for yourself:
Outdated decorations
The palace has a total of 775 rooms, out of which only 19 are allocated for state purposes. What is so different about the staterooms? None of them is redecorated for more than six decades and left untouched. The rooms are maintained but not changed in any way.
The conscious decision of letting the rooms stay as they were in history ties back to the attachment. How come the rooms are in great condition, especially when most people feel the need to decorate their place every ten years or so?
