2. Buckingham
Palace is the
London home and
primary residence
of the British
monarch
Originally known
as Buckingham
House, the
building was built
for the Duke of
Buckingham in
1705 .
3. The Queen's Gallery was built on the
site and opened to the public in 1962
to exhibit works of art from the Royal
Collection
9. The Ballroom is the largest room at
Buckingham Palace. It was added by Queen
Victoria and is used for ceremonies such as
investitures and state banquets. This
picture dates from 1856.