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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According to the newspaper, Farage also used a property near Buckingham Palace rented by Cottrell.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The Sunday Times reported that George Cottrell, a 32-year-old crypto entrepreneur from an aristocratic family, rents a mansion near Buckingham Palace where Farage has stayed.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

While the security arrangements for July's visit remain unclear, the BBC reported that Buckingham Palace had not offered any extra security for the trip.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Neither Buckingham Palace nor representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will comment on the possibility of the King meeting his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, describing it as a private family matter.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

“What? You thought he was from Buckingham Palace or something?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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