Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.  The palace is located in the City of Westminster (an Inner London borough occupying much of the central area of Greater London, including most of the West End).  Buckingham Palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing.  

Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high.

The palace, like Windsor Castle, is owned by the British state. It is not the monarch's personal property, unlike Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle.

Buckingham Palace became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 who was the first monarch to reside there as her predecessor William IV had died before its completion.  To summarise, Buckingham Palace is a symbol and home of the British monarchy, and an art gallery and tourist attraction as well.

This great aerial-view postcard came from Mandy (31 March 2014) Postcrossing.