Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home.
George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it.
When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since
Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home.
George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it.
When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since