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Artifacts Found During Buckingham Palace Renovations

Renovations at Buckingham Palace have uncovered historical artifacts, offering glimpses into past daily life and royal events.

The decade-long renovation, started in 2017, updates the palace's electrical, plumbing, and heating systems. It involves repairing about 47,000 floorboards.

Discovered items include a 1957 betting slip, an empty cigarette box, an 1889 newspaper clipping of theater showtimes, and a ticket for a 1949 whist drive.

A 1977 reception schedule details royal protocol, including Queen Elizabeth II's route and guest access.

Other finds include a 1966 newspaper page on train robbers, hazardous red cabling, old boots, fireplace tiles, a pewter mug, and Christmas cards.

Buckingham Palace, built in 1703 and expanded in the 1820s, has been the royal residence since 1837.

King Charles III will not move in post-renovation but will continue hosting events, allowing more public access.

The palace is called 'monarchy HQ' and a 'crown jewel'.

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