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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Buckingham

Buckingham Palace has insisted Charles' royal tour is an opportunity for the Caribbean nations to look forward and address pressing issues like climate change.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 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

King Charles III will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Friday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

King Charles's upcoming Caribbean tour will not shy away from "the darkest days of our past", Buckingham Palace has said.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

They would then proceed to Buckingham Palace, arriving at the time of day when the light would be best for sketching.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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