India, Nov. 3 -- Buckingham Palace is likely one of the most recognised administrative headquarters of a monarch across the world. Over the last two centuries, it has served as the official London residence of the sovereigns of the United Kingdom and has been a witness to many historic events. At present, it remains a functioning royal residence, a venue for royal events, while also throwing its doors open for regular visitors every summer.

Buckingham Palace was originally Buckingham House, bought in 1761 by George III for his wife, Queen Charlotte, as a family home close to St James's Palace, where many court functions were held.

Later, his son George IV commissioned the architect John Nash to reconstruct the building into a grand pala...