The history behind one of the world's most recognized palaces
16th August 2023
When people think of London, there are probably a few things that come to mind. From Big Ben to red phonebooths there are iconic images of the capital that everyone knows. But if there is any palace someone recognises, it’s likely Buckingham Palace.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building was a large town home built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on land that had been in…