Buckingham Palace is a historic place that also serves as the home to Queen Elizabeth. The beautiful structure holds 775 rooms, not to mention that most Royal christening pictures are taken there. A great example was with Princess Diana and her then newborn Prince William.
The magical story behind Buckingham Palace
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Together, let’s discover more about the history and mystery hidden behind the titanic walls and how they were built.
Shall we?!
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How the fairy tale began
Around 500 years ago, what is now a strong and prominent palace was once a swampy land. In fact, the Tyburn river still flows underneath this magnificent structure that is visited by millions of tourists from all around the world. Before the medallions and objects that could captivate any woman’s attention came to existence, history was in the making.
Creating something extraordinary
During the 16th century, Henry VIII enjoyed horseback riding and hunting. With the use of his power, he drained this magnificent land and turned it into his own Royal ground. Time after, a new King, James I, bought the land and made it his own.
Former King James had an exquisite taste for silk and expensive clothing. Most of the time, he was short of cash and so, he created a silk industry through the use of mulberry trees in what is now known as the Gardens of Buckingham Palace.
But the story doesn't end here, there is more and you'll be amazed!
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A new Kingdom
In the early stages of the 18th century a house was built in the location where the Palace now stands. However, all that remains from this structure is simply the name of its owner. ‘Lord All Pride’ as many people knew him due to his sense of arrogance, was married to a very wealthy woman. With the use of her money, he built the house which was later sold around the 1760s.
But this is when the magic began for contemporary British Monarchs. George III, bought this magnificent home for his wife Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg. In one purchase, a home for aristocrats became the opulent and lavish Palace for the British throne.
In Europe, you’ll find history and excitement in mostly everything that you see. How fascinating it is to know that people throughout time have lived such sumptuous lives.
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