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Buckingham Palace

The palace was built in 1705 by the Duke of Buckingham. During the 19th century the house was enlarged and became the official royal residence. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside in the palace. At the moment British monarchy is led by Queen Elizabeth II.  Each time the royal family is in the palace, a flag flies on the roof. Buckingham Palace has nearly 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool, a throne room, a ballroom, a dining-room, picture gallery. It also has its own post office and police station. About 700 people work at the Palace, including domestic servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, plumbers, gardeners, chauffers, electricians, and two people who look after the 300 clocks.

         Some of its rooms can be visited in summertime, only when the Queen is not at home. One of the most interesting parts of the palace is the Queen’s Gallery, where works of art of the royal collection can be seen. Royal garden and stables are also curious sights. Every year more than 50 000 invited guests are entertained at garden parties, receptions and banquets. Many tourists come here to see the Queen Victoria Memorial which is set right in front of the Buckingham Palace. Every day at 11 am Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place. It is the time when colorfully dressed New Guard parades along the building and replace the existing Old Guard. The ceremony is accompanied by music and attracts a lot of viewers.