51°30'05.7"N 0°08'28.2"W Buckingham Palace (UK: /ˈbʌkɪŋəm/)[1] is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.[a][2] Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.