The queen's primary residence is at Buckingham Palace in London. Royal relatives have inhabited the home for centuries; in the 18th century, it was a home for King George III's family. Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the sovereign.
The palace is a working structure where many in the queen's staff report for daily duty in one of its 775 rooms. Many official engagements are held there, including a 2011 dinner to honor President Obama and an afterparty for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Buckingham Palace is open for visitors during select months of the year. Outside the palace, however, tourists flock to the structure daily to see the queen's home.
