But Buckingham Place has got grounds which make the basic value *much* more. Also Buckingham Palace is an office for the Head of State, as well as a home for The Queen. Today over 800 members of staff are based at Buckingham Palace. Their jobs range from housekeeping to horticulture, catering to correspondence. read more
Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for Queen Elizabeth II to pay nearly 370 million pounds for repairs to Buckingham Palace from her own pocket instead of resorting to taxpayer funds. read more
You're in luck - The Queen is on the hunt for a £50,000-per-year social media specialist to boost the Royal Family’s profile online. read more