Royal Destinations - United Kingdom - London - Buckingham Palace
One of the most important Royal Destinations in London is of course Buckingham Palace. It is the London residence and the administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace Some important history 1624 Sir William Blake established a House on the grounds of Buckingham Palace From 1633 Lord Goring, the next owner, extended Blake's House and he developed much of today's garden. Later Henry Bennet, 1st. Earl of Arlington, obtained the mansion from the Goring family. 1674 Goring House burned down and Arlington House rose on the site of Buckingham Palace 1698 John Sheffield, later the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby acquired the lease. 1761 Buckingham House was sold to King George III. The building was originally intended as a private retreat for King George III's wife: Queen Charlotte and initially it was known as the Queen's House. 1820 King George IV continued the renovation with the hel...