Surprise a royal enthusiast with a majestic day of regal splendour buckingham palace has served as the official london residence for the british monarch since 1837 and has become one of the nations most beloved landmarks now you can catch a glimpse into life inside the palace and explore the state rooms where the queen and other members of the royal family entertain their guests on state and other ceremonial and official occasions the state rooms are made up of 19 individual rooms and are l