Published:
20:28 EST, 25 January 2017
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Updated:
20:48 EST, 25 January 2017
While renovation of the Palace of Westminster is debated, I’m reminded that when it burnt down in 1834 King William IV offered Buckingham Palace to Parliament.
The 658 MPs – there are 650 now – would have occupied the ballroom. The king was keen to off-load it but his offer was declined.
Perhaps the Queen, who prefers Windsor, could make the offer again. Buckingham Palace has 775 ro… (View original article)