Buckingham Palace
Americannoun
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a residence of the British sovereigns since 1837, in London, England: built 1703.
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the reigning British monarch or the royal family.
Buckingham Palace has denied the rumor.
noun
Example Sentences
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Monday's handover will begin with Starmer visiting Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to the king before making a brief statement outside 10 Downing Street.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The day began outside a busy 10 Downing Street where Starmer made his final address as PM, before he and Burnham visited King Charles in Buckingham Palace.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Burnham Monday officially replaced former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who earlier in the day handed in his resignation to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
His appointment as premier, which will be formalized by King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Monday, marks the climax of a steep ascent for a politician who until last month wasn’t even a lawmaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Simon remarked as Penelope dropped her letter in the suggestion box at Buckingham Palace.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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