Buckingham Palace is where the monarch of the United Kingdom resides. It is the official London residence and administrative headquarters for the reigning British monarch. Currently, it is the home of King Charles III.

Some key points about Buckingham Palace:

1. Located in Westminster, London, England.

2. It has been the official London royal palace since 1837 when Queen Victoria took up residence there.

3. The palace contains 775 rooms, including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms.

4. It serves as the focal point for royal hospitality and ceremonies.

5. The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place at the front of the palace daily during the summer and on alternate days in other seasons.

6. Parts of the palace are open to visitors during the summer months when the monarch is not in residence.

While it serves as the primary residence for the monarch, they do spend time at other royal residences throughout the year as well.