Things to do in London - Buckingham Palace - Buck House

Since the time of accession of Queen Victoria in 1837, Buckingham Palace (colloquially known as “Buck House”) has been the official place of residence of Britain’s sovereigns and monarchs. Originally built by Duke of Buckingham in 1703, then purchased by George III, it was subject to renovation by John Nash and last structural changes made by Aston Webb in the late 19th and early 20th century to eventually become what it represents now. It serves as a venue for royal entertaining and state events on numerous occassions, as well as one of the London’s major tourist attractions opened to public on a regular basis. It is also possible to view the State Rooms of the Palace but mostly during Annual Summer Opening traditionally held in August or September. The rooms contain genuine gems of the Royal Collection like some of the finnest pieces of funiture, masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, porcelain by Sèvres. It is definitely the largest private house in the city with more than six hundered and sixty rooms in general.