Buckingham Palace works uncover trove of everyday items dating back to 1800s
Summary
During restoration work at Buckingham Palace, workers found many everyday items dating back to the 1800s. These items include old boots, newspapers, betting slips, and schedules related to royal events, all hidden under floors and inside walls.Key Facts
- The palace is undergoing a £369 million, 10-year restoration to replace old wiring, pipes, and boilers.
- Workers found objects like hobnailed boots, a whist drive ticket from 1949, and a newspaper about the 1963 Great Train Robbery.
- A schedule showed Queen Elizabeth II's plans for a 1977 diplomatic reception during her Silver Jubilee.
- Some items date back to the mid-1800s, like Minton ceramic tiles and a pewter tankard.
- Vulcanised Indian rubber cabling, which posed a fire risk, was found and prioritized for replacement.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla are living in Clarence House during the renovation and will not return to Buckingham Palace.
- The restoration is funded by a temporary increase in the Sovereign Grant, the money used for the royal family’s official duties.
- Public access to Buckingham Palace will increase after the renovations are finished.
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