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	Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.		Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.
	The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by [[Rembrandt]] or [[Rubens]] or some of the finest English and French furniture.		The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by [[Rembrandt]] or [[Rubens]] or some of the finest English and French furniture.
	Originally, Buckingham Palace was called Buckingham House, built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to [[George III]] by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the "Queen’s House" it functioned as a private residence for [[Queen Charlotte]]. In the course of the 19th century Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of [[~~Victoia~~\|Queen Victoria]] in 1837.		Originally, Buckingham Palace was called Buckingham House, built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to [[George III]] by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the "Queen’s House" it functioned as a private residence for [[Queen Charlotte]]. In the course of the 19th century Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of [[Victoria\|Queen Victoria]] in 1837.
	In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.		In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.

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	Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.		Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.
	The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by [[Rembrandt]] or [[Rubens]] or some of the finest English and French furniture.		The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by [[Rembrandt]] or [[Rubens]] or some of the finest English and French furniture.
	Originally, Buckingham Palace was called Buckingham House, built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to [[George III]] by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the "Queen’s House" it functioned as a private residence for [[Queen Charlotte]]. In the course of the 19th century Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of [[Queen Victoria]] in 1837.		Originally, Buckingham Palace was called Buckingham House, built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to [[George III]] by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the "Queen’s House" it functioned as a private residence for [[Queen Charlotte]]. In the course of the 19th century Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of [[Victoia\|Queen Victoria]] in 1837.
	In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.		In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.

	Sources:		== Sources ==
			* www.royal.gov.uk
	www.royal.gov.uk		* www.aboutbritain.com
			* Graeme, Bruce. ''The Story of Buckingham Palace''. London: Baker, 1970.
	www.aboutbritain.com

	Graeme, Bruce. ''The Story of Buckingham Palace''. London: Baker, 1970.

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	Located in the City of Westminster, serves as the official residence and office of currently reigning Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.		Located in the City of Westminster, serves as the official residence and office of currently reigning Queen [[Elizabeth II]] and the [[Prince Philip\|Duke of Edinburgh]] as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.
	Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.		Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.
	The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by Rembrandt or Rubens or some of the finest English and French furniture.		The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by [[Rembrandt]] or [[Rubens]] or some of the finest English and French furniture.
	Originally, Buckingham Palace was called Buckingham House, built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to George III by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the "Queen’s House" it functioned as a private residence for [[Queen Charlotte]]. In the course of the 19th century Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.		Originally, Buckingham Palace was called Buckingham House, built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to [[George III]] by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the "Queen’s House" it functioned as a private residence for [[Queen Charlotte]]. In the course of the 19th century Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of [[Queen Victoria]] in 1837.
	In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.		In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.

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	Sources:		Sources:

	www.royal.gov.uk		www.royal.gov.uk

	www.aboutbritain.com		www.aboutbritain.com

	Graeme, Bruce. ''The Story of Buckingham Palace''. London: Baker, 1970.		Graeme, Bruce. ''The Story of Buckingham Palace''. London: Baker, 1970.

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	~~Buckingham Palace~~		Located in the City of Westminster, serves as the official residence and office of currently reigning Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.
	~~The Buckingham Palace, located~~ in the City of Westminster, serves as the official residence and office of currently reigning Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.
	Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.		Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.
	The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by Rembrandt or Rubens or some of the finest English and French furniture.		The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by Rembrandt or Rubens or some of the finest English and French furniture.
	Originally, Buckingham Palace was built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to George III by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the ~~“Queen’s House”~~ it functioned as a private residence for Queen Charlotte. In the course of the 19th century ~~the~~ Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.		Originally, Buckingham Palace was called Buckingham House, built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to George III by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the "Queen’s House" it functioned as a private residence for [[Queen Charlotte]]. In the course of the 19th century Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.
	In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.		In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.

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	Graeme, Bruce. The Story of Buckingham Palace. London: Baker, 1970.		Graeme, Bruce. ''The Story of Buckingham Palace''. London: Baker, 1970.

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Buckingham Palace
The Buckingham Palace, located in the City of Westminster, serves as the official residence and office of currently reigning Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.
Consisting of 775 rooms, only 19 State Rooms, which are used by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions, are opened to the public during August and September since 1993 when the Queen is on her annual visit to Scotland.
The State Rooms, being the heart of the Palace, house some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, e.g. paintings by Rembrandt or Rubens or some of the finest English and French furniture.
Originally, Buckingham Palace was built by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home in 1703 but then sold to George III by the Duke’s son in 1761. Known then as the “Queen’s House” it functioned as a private residence for Queen Charlotte. In the course of the 19th century the Buckingham Palace was enlarged by the architects John Nash and Edward Blore becoming the official residence of monarchs on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837.
In former times the Throne Room functioned as a place for the court presentations of aristocratic girls but has been replaced by Garden Parties in 1958. Ceremonies like investitures and State banquets are held in the Ballroom. Another important attraction is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place at the front of the Buckingham Palace during the summer.

Sources:
www.royal.gov.uk
www.aboutbritain.com
Graeme, Bruce. The Story of Buckingham Palace. London: Baker, 1970.