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Buckingham Palace in Buckingham Palace in 18081808

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace The history of Buckingham Palace began in The history of Buckingham Palace began in

1702 when the Duke of Buckingham had it built 1702 when the Duke of Buckingham had it built as his London home. The Duke´s son sold the as his London home. The Duke´s son sold the house in1761 to GeorgeIII., it was renamed house in1761 to GeorgeIII., it was renamed “Queen´s House“ in 1774 as Queen Charlotte “Queen´s House“ in 1774 as Queen Charlotte resided there. Queen Victoria was the first resided there. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to take up residence in Buckingham monarch to take up residence in Buckingham palace in 1837. palace in 1837.

It was Queen Victoria´s death tahat the Palace It was Queen Victoria´s death tahat the Palace metamorphosed into today´s familiar landmark.metamorphosed into today´s familiar landmark.

More than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and More than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.and 78 bathrooms.

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceVictoriaVictoriaBorn:1819Born:1819Died:1901Died:1901Reigned:1837-1901Reigned:1837-1901 The only child of Edward,The only child of Edward, Duke of Kent(son GeorgeIII.)Duke of Kent(son GeorgeIII.)and the last member of the and the last member of the Hanoverian dynasty.Hanoverian dynasty.-In 1840 married her first cousin-In 1840 married her first cousin Prince Albert.Prince Albert.-Gave birth to 9 chidren:-Gave birth to 9 chidren:4 boys and 5girls.4 boys and 5girls.-The longest reigning Brithis monarch-The longest reigning Brithis monarch for over sixty-three years.for over sixty-three years.

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Buckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceGeorgeIII.GeorgeIII.Born:1738Born:1738Died:1820Died:1820Reigned:1760-1820Reigned:1760-1820-Succeed his grandfather George II., -Succeed his grandfather George II., following the death in 1751 of his father,following the death in 1751 of his father, Frederick Prince of Wales.Frederick Prince of Wales.-In 1761 married Princess Charlotte.-In 1761 married Princess Charlotte.-Bought Buckingham Hause (now Palace) -Bought Buckingham Hause (now Palace) following his marriege to Princess Charrlottefollowing his marriege to Princess Charrlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1761.of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1761.

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceCharlotte of Mecklenburg-StrelitzCharlotte of Mecklenburg-StrelitzBorn:1738Born:1738Died:1820Died:1820Married:1761Married:1761-Daughter of Charles, Duke of-Daughter of Charles, Duke of Mecklenburg-StrelitzMecklenburg-Strelitz-Gave birth 15 children:-Gave birth 15 children:9 boys and 6 girls9 boys and 6 girls-Most of her collection and library -Most of her collection and library was sold in 1819 for the support was sold in 1819 for the support of her 4 younger surviving daughter.of her 4 younger surviving daughter.

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceJames I.James I.Born:1566Born:1566Died:1625Died:1625Reigned:1567-1625(in Scotland)Reigned:1567-1625(in Scotland) 1603-1625(in England)1603-1625(in England)-The only child of Marry, Queen of-The only child of Marry, Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley.Scots and Lord Darnley.-Married Anne of Denmark in 1589;-Married Anne of Denmark in 1589; their children included Henry, their children included Henry, Prince of Wales, Charles I.Prince of Wales, Charles I. and the „Winter Queen“ Elizabethand the „Winter Queen“ Elizabeth of Bohemia.of Bohemia.-On Elizabeth I.´s death in1603,-On Elizabeth I.´s death in1603, he united the crowns of Englandhe united the crowns of England and Scotland and becameand Scotland and became the first monarch of the Stuart dynastythe first monarch of the Stuart dynasty

Some state roomsSome state rooms

Drawing RoomsDrawing Rooms

The Blue and Green drawing rooms:The Blue and Green drawing rooms:

Some state roomsSome state roomsThe Ballroom- was added by Queen The Ballroom- was added by Queen

VictoriaVictoria

Some state roomsSome state roomsThe Throne room- was used Elizabeth II., The Throne room- was used Elizabeth II.,

Duke of Edinburg at the Queen´s Duke of Edinburg at the Queen´s coronation in 1953coronation in 1953

Buckingham palace is of the Brithis monarch in London. Buckingham palace is of the Brithis monarch in London. NowNow it is the Queen´s official residence with 755 rooms. It is it is the Queen´s official residence with 755 rooms. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. During August and September when The Queen today. During August and September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace´s nineteen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace´s nineteen states rooms are opened to visitors. Buckingham palace is states rooms are opened to visitors. Buckingham palace is not only home of the Queen Elizabeth II. But also the not only home of the Queen Elizabeth II. But also the London residence of her son Charles with his wife and his London residence of her son Charles with his wife and his sons Harry and William. The Queen has other homes, too, sons Harry and William. The Queen has other homes, too, including Windsor castle(last set Queen) and Barmoral in including Windsor castle(last set Queen) and Barmoral in Scotland.Scotland.

The monarch´s thrones are localed in the scarlet and gold. The monarch´s thrones are localed in the scarlet and gold. Throne Room used for formal photograps. From Throne Room used for formal photograps. From Buckingham Palace you can easily walk other great London Buckingham Palace you can easily walk other great London sights including; Hauses of Parliament, Big Ben, Piccadely sights including; Hauses of Parliament, Big Ben, Piccadely Circus, St. Jame´s Palace, 10 Downing Street, The Tames, Circus, St. Jame´s Palace, 10 Downing Street, The Tames, Trafalgar Square and even Hard rock Cafe. Trafalgar Square and even Hard rock Cafe.

Buckingham palace Buckingham palace NOWNOW

Buckingham palace Buckingham palace NOWNOW

Elizabeth II.Elizabeth II.

--Today Elizabeth II.is reigning in LondonToday Elizabeth II.is reigning in LondonBorn:1926Born:1926Reigned from:1952Reigned from:1952-Elder daughter of -Elder daughter of King George VI. andKing George VI. and Queen Elizabeth.Queen Elizabeth.-In 1947 married Prince Philip of Greece-In 1947 married Prince Philip of Greece(The Prince Philip of Edinburgh); (The Prince Philip of Edinburgh); -The Prince Charles is the eldest -The Prince Charles is the eldest of their four children-Crowened of their four children-Crowened in Westminister Abbey on II. June 1953in Westminister Abbey on II. June 1953

In this picture are CharlesIn this picture are Charles and his simultaneous wife Camilla:and his simultaneous wife Camilla:

Charles´s sons are William and HarryCharles´s sons are William and Harry::

Galery of Queens and Galery of Queens and KingsKings

Galery of Queens and Galery of Queens and KingsKings

GeorgeII. Frederick- George IV.GeorgeII. Frederick- George IV.Prince of WalesPrince of Wales

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King Edward VII. King George V. King King Edward VII. King George V. King George VI.George VI.

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Henry VII. Henrietta Maria Henry VII. Henrietta Maria James II. James II.

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Wiliam III. George I. Wiliam III. George I. Caroline ofCaroline of

Ansbach

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Augusta Augusta Wiliam IV. Wiliam IV. Albert of Saxe Albert of Saxe

Princess of Princess of WalesWales

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Queen Alexandra Queen Mary Henry Queen Alexandra Queen Mary Henry VII.VII.

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Anne of Denmark Charles I. Anne of Denmark Charles I. CharlesII.CharlesII.

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Marry Anne Marry Anne

Elizabeth I.Elizabeth I.

So, this is Buckingham PalaceSo, this is Buckingham Palace……

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