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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarchy.

The palace is both the place where the events occur in connection with the royal family,

the drop point for many visiting Heads of State and a major tourist attraction. It is the focal point of the British people during times of joy, crisis and sorrow. "Buckingham Palace" or simply "The Palace", indicating the source of press statements issued by the royal office.

It was enlarged over the next 75 years, mostly by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, who added three wings around a square courtyard. Buckingham Palace finally became the official residence of the British monarchy on the accession to the throne of Queen Victoria in 1837. The last major structural additions dating from the late 19th and early 20th century: the imposing East Wing facing the Mall was added, and the former official entrance, Marble Arch, was moved near Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park, where it still is. The facade on the east side was rebuilt in 1913 with blocks of Portland

limestone in the background of the Victoria Memorial, creating the "public face" of Buckingham, with the famous balcony in the center.