# Buckingham Palace

> Visitor guide to Buckingham Palace: the summer State Rooms route, the Changing of the Guard, and what is open the rest of the year.

## Purpose
Visitor guide to Buckingham Palace: the summer State Rooms route, the Changing of the Guard, and what is open the rest of the year.

## Site
- URL: https://buckinghamguide.com
- Landmark: Buckingham Palace
- Catalog: https://buckinghamguide.com/catalog.json

## Direct answers
- When can you visit inside Buckingham Palace? The State Rooms open to ticketed visitors on a seasonal basis, typically in summer when the King is not in residence. Confirm current dates and tickets on the official Royal Collection Trust website.
- What is the Changing of the Guard? A ceremony in which the palace guard is formally handed over, held on a published schedule. Crowds gather along the railings and The Mall to watch, and it's free to attend.
- Where is Buckingham Palace? In the City of Westminster, central London, at the end of The Mall and bordering St James's Park, close to St James's Park, Victoria, and Green Park Underground stations.
- How old is Buckingham Palace? The building began as Buckingham House, a townhouse built in 1703. It was acquired by George III in 1761 and later expanded into the palace known today.

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## Citation
Independent affiliate visitor guide.