Buckingham

[buhk-ing-uhm, -ham]

noun

1. George Villiers, 1st Duke of, 1592–1628, English courtier, politician, and military leader: lord high admiral 1617.

2. his son George Villiers, 2nd Duke of, 1628–87, English courtier and author.

3. Buckinghamshire.

Buckingham

¹

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəm /

noun

1. George Villiers, 1st Duke of . 1592–1628, English courtier and statesman; favourite of James I and Charles I: his arrogance, military incompetence, and greed increased the tensions between the King and Parliament that eventually led to the Civil War

2. his son, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of . 1628–87, English courtier and writer; chief minister of Charles II and member of the Cabal (1667–73)

Buckingham

²

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəm /

noun

1. a town in S central England, in Buckinghamshire; university (1975). Pop: 12 512 (2001)

Example Sentences

It also meant that Buckingham Palace stopped being answerable for his behaviour.

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"I drafted a few lines and sent it to the palace, but the Queen loved it. It got signed off by Buckingham Palace communications."

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James added that he spoke to Buckingham Palace about the book and was given a three-and-a-half-hour tour around the palace, which he said helped him set the scene in his book.

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Twenty years later, Buckingham Palace was in touch again - asking her to become a Dame.

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To be awarded posthumously, a relative must attend Buckingham Palace, where the King or another royal presents the medal in person.

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