Buckingham Palace

American

noun

a residence of the British sovereigns since 1837, in London, England: built 1703.
the reigning British monarch or the royal family.

Buckingham Palace has denied the rumor.

Buckingham Palace British

noun

the London residence of the British sovereign: built in 1703, rebuilt by John Nash in 1821–36 and partially redesigned in the early 20th century

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Buckingham Palace said it was a moment for the King to learn more about the history of slavery and resistance.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the king would acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery during the trip.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Die Another Day showcases the exterior of Buckingham Palace, and its surroundings, as Gustav Graves parachutes in to receive his knighthood from the Queen.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the announcement about the package.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

At a formal breakfast in London’s Buckingham Palace, Gagarin stared down at a table setting more perplexing than any cockpit.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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