England

and since the Age of Discovery, which began during the

15th century, has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world.

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. England is separated from continental Europe North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. It is the largest country of the British Isles. The capital of England is London.

land borders in the North with Scotland and in the

West with Wales. England is washed by the Northern and Irish seas.

the influence of the warm Gulf stream. It is relatively

warm, with cool summers and mild winters in some Northern areas. At the same time, the climate is characterized by rare extreme temperatures and a small temperature difference between the warmest and coldest months.

lot of beautifull places such asTrafalgar Square and Windsor Castle.

But I want to tell you about Buckingham Palace.

headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. 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.

was built for the first Duke of Buckingham and Normanby

in 1703 to the design of William Winde. The style chosen was of a large, three-floored central block with two smaller flanking service wings. Buckingham House was eventually sold by Buckingham's illegitimate son, Sir Charles Sheffield, in 1761 to George III for £21,000.leasehold on the mulberry garden site, the freehold of which was still owned by the royal family, was due to expire in 1774.

as a private retreat for King George III's wife, Queen

Charlotte, and was aSome furnishings were transferred from Carlton House, and others had been bought in France after the French Revolution[23] of 1789. While St James's Palace remained the official and ceremonial royal residence, the name "Buckingham-palace" was used from at least 1791. Accordingly known as The Queen's House.

at garden parties, receptions, audiences, and banquets. Three garden parties

are held in the summer, usually in July. The forecourt of Buckingham Palace is used for the Changing of the Guard, a major ceremony and tourist attraction (daily from April to July; every other day in other months).

monarchy, an art gallery, and a tourist attraction. Behind the

gilded railings and gates that were completed by the Bromsgrove Guild in 1911 and Webb's famous façade, which has been described in a book published by the Royal Collection Trust as looking "like everybody's idea of a palace",[42] is not only a weekday home of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip but also the London residence of the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The palace also houses their offices, as well as those of the Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra, and is the workplace of more than 800 people.