Famous buildings 1Versión en línea Cultural background por Patrick Verheyen 1 This building has been the official London residence of Britain’s monarchs since 1837. Hints 1 Queen Victoria was the first British monarch to live in this building. 2 - During World War II, this building was bombed seven times by the Germans. 3 During August you can visit this palace. 4 Queen Elisabeth lives there now. 5 You can watch the changing of the guard every day at half past ten.