Prevalently known as "Buck House", London's Buckingham Palace has, since the accession of Victoria in 1837, functioned as the Monarch's permanent London residence, and is the largest private house in London with more than 660 rooms. The Palace also boasts a movie theatre, swimming pool and 40 acres of gardens. In 1702 the Duke of Buckingham's London city residence was built on the site of a infamous brothel, and was sold to George III in 1762 by the Duke's son. The building was renovated by John Nash in the late 1820s for George IV, and again by Aston Webb in time for George V`s coronation in 1913. The palace is situated between three lovely London parks and is back-to-front because the side that visitors see from the Mall is actually the back of the building. The Changing of the Guard is one of the most watched events in London, as any respectable tourist knows!

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