Palaces & Buildings

Bulletin announcing the birth of the Royal Baby is placed on Buckingham Palace forecourt

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23rd April 2018
The traditional bulletin announcing the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child has been placed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. The framed bulletin was brought out of the Privy Purse Door and was carried across the forecourt where it was placed on the easel. The typewritten note, in its wooden frame, was carried through the Privy Purse door of the Palace…
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The lights go out at Buckingham Palace as The Queen takes part in Earth Hour

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24th March 2018
At 20:30 on Saturday evening, the lights were switched off at Buckingham Palace as The British Royal Family did their bit to support Earth Hour. Buckingham Palace was one of many landmarks across the world to mark the hour, which is all about protecting the planet and helping to reverse global warming. Windsor Castle, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House also took part in the turning…
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'Controlled explosion' behind Buckingham Palace

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22nd December 2017
On Thursday night, a suspicious vehicle was spotted behind Buckingham Palace around 9 pm. Found on a routine patrol, the vehicle caused Hyde Park Corner to be shut as a “controlled explosion” took place. A spokesperson for MET told the Express: “Shortly before 9 pm, officers on routine patrol reported a suspicious vehicle parked near Hyde Park Corner. “Officers remain in…
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Staff at Buckingham Palace summoned for second important meeting this afternoon

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24th November 2017
Staff at Buckingham Palace have been recalled for a meeting this afternoon – the second meeting of importance today. According to the Daily Star Online, staff have been summoned to a meeting where an announcement of some nature will be made. A staff gathering also took place this morning regarding The Queen as she plans to spend more time at Windsor Castle as opposed to Buckingham Palace. It…
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