Buckingham

American  

[buhk-ing-uhm, -ham] / ˈbʌk ɪŋ əm, -ˌhæm /

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.

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Buckingham ¹ British  

/ 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)

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Buckingham ² British  

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəm /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

King Charles has made his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, saying Buckingham Palace is ready to support the police as they consider allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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The Buckingham Palace statement says that the King and Queen's "thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse".

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Buckingham Palace had said he would leave Royal Lodge in early 2026, but his departure appears to have been sped up, with the former prince now living on King Charles's privately-owned Sandringham Estate.

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Buckingham Palace had announced in October that he would be moving from Royal Lodge, at the same time his title of prince was removed.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Nigeria's president in the country's first state visit to the UK in 37 years, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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