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Hidden history of royal staff uncovered in Buckingham Palace restoration

Hidden history of royal staff uncovered in Buckingham Palace restoration

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Whist drive ticket embedded in rock and news article on Great Train Robbers among items discovered during 10-year restoration Lost or long-discarded items revealing glimpses of the behind-the-scenes life of Buckingham Palace staff over decades have been uncovered during the restoration of the UK monarchy’s HQ. Misplaced belongings, found beneath the floorboards, in other areas of the royal residence and preserved within the fabric of the building, include a ticket to a whist drive run by the royal household’s social club from nearly 80 years ago. Continue reading...

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