Buckingham

[ buhk-ing-uhm, -ham ]

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noun

George Villiers, 1st Duke of, 1592–1628, English courtier, politician, and military leader: lord high admiral 1617.
his son George Villiers, 2nd Duke of, 1628–87, English courtier and author.
Buckinghamshire.

Buckingham

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noun

a town in S central England, in Buckinghamshire; university (1975). Pop: 12 512 (2001)

Buckingham

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BuckinghamGeorge Villiers, 1st Duke of15921628MEnglishMISC: courtierPOLITICS: statesman George Villiers, 1st Duke of . 1592–1628, English courtier and statesman; favourite of James I and Charles I: his arrogance, military incompetence, and greed increased the tensions between the King and Parliament that eventually led to the Civil War
BuckinghamGeorge Villiers, 2nd Duke of16281687MEnglishMISC: courtierWRITING: writerPOLITICS: statesman his son, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of . 1628–87, English courtier and writer; chief minister of Charles II and member of the Cabal (1667–73)

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It was installed in 1885 at the request of Queen Victoria who wanted to be able to see from Buckingham Palace if her parliamentarians were sitting after dark.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will host a tea party at Buckingham Palace for war veterans as part of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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There will be a tea party afterwards in the gardens of Buckingham Palace for about 50 veterans, their families and other members of the wartime generation.

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Tea party for veterans at Buckingham Palace.

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The course begins at Greenwich Park and ends on The Mall, where runners will cross the finishing line after passing Buckingham Palace.

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buckie Buckingham Palace

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