Are there tunnels under Buckingham Palace?

The Palace even has its own ATM, as confirmed by the Queen's bank manager, and rumour has it that there's a swimming pool, doctor's office and ... Other unproven rumours include a tunnel between the palace and Clarence House, and a branch of the Post Office Railway running right under the Palace. read more

Buckingham Palace has been expanded and remodeled many times over the centuries. It certainly has wine cellars, and I'm sure that they installed a bomb shelter during the Cold War. Also, traditionally, the kitchens, laundry, pantries, and all other service rooms would be in the basement, so there are undoubtedly underground passages. read more

Rumours of tunnels linking Buckingham Palace to various other parts of London are prevalent. As we've already said, it's unlikely that a tunnel exists linking the palace to the tube. An underground link-up with Whitehall and the Houses of Parliament is plausible, given the warren of Whitehall tunnels that is known to exist, but unproven. read more

As a bit of a fan of tunnels under London, I am often asked about the oft-rumoured tube tunnel that allegedly links Buckingham Palace to, depending on the rumour, Downing Street or Green Park. It is claimed that the tube was built so that the Royal Family can escape in times of war or insurrection. read more