BUCKINGHAM PALACE

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1. Tube: Victoria.

Originally built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, this has been the London residence of the Royal Family since 1837. The Royal Standard flies above the Palace when the Queen is in residence. State Rooms open 7 August-28 September only (See Future Events section for details).

Changing of the Guard takes place here.