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[ The Buckingham Palace kitchen is
able to serve a sit-down meal for up
to 600 people at one time ]
Buckingham Palace Today
As well as being the enduring symbol of the British monarchy,
Buckingham Palace is also a major tourist attraction, an art
gallery and the location for many official state occasions.
The palace is still very much a working building. It has 775
rooms including 19 state rooms, 240 bedrooms, 92 offices
and 78 bathrooms. Over 50,000 guests a year pass through
its doors for royal ceremonies, state visits, investitures and
garden parties. It is still the official residence of Queen
Elizabeth II and the day-to-day workplace of the royal family.
Owned by the British state and not the monarchy, the cost
of maintaining the palace has risen steeply as the building’s
age starts to show and major refurbishments are required. It
is estimated that over £150 million will be needed over the
next ten years to ensure this iconic structure will remain a
part of Britain’s heritage.