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St. James’s Palace

Residence of the British monarch

St. James’s Palace in London is a residence that, despite the monarchs moving to Buckingham Palace, has maintained its official function as the principal royal residence to this day. Important state ceremonies, such as the accreditation of foreign ambassadors and the proclamation of new monarchs, are held here.

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The construction of St. James’s Palace took place between 1532 and 1540 under the reign of Henry VIII. The palace was the scene of events, including the deaths of Henry Fitzroy in 1536 and Queen Mary I in 1558. During the personal union between Great Britain and Hanover from 1714 to 1837, the building housed the King's German Chancery, which maintained the connection to the German ancestral lands. Although the monarchs have resided in Buckingham Palace since 1837, St. James’s Palace remains the official London residence and is currently inhabited by members of the royal family.

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