Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official and main London home. It has been the official London residence of Britain’s monarchy since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there.

Buckingham Palace is not only the home of the Queen and Prince Philip, but also the London residence of the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children.


Buckingham Palace was originally a grand house built by the Duke of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began transforming it into a palace in 1826.

When the Queen is in residence, you can see the Royal Standard flying from the flag pole on top of the Palace.

Five regiments of Foot Guards guard the Palace.





It is definitely my favourite Royal residence!