• Everybody loves the palace - do they really?
  • MNWeG
  • 17.12.2025
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Ever­y­bo­dy loves Buck­ing­ham Pa­lace - do they re­al­ly?

Buck­ing­ham Pa­lace is one of the most fa­mous buil­dings in the world.

Every year, mil­li­ons of tou­rists take pic­tures in front of its gates.

But not ever­y­o­ne thinks it’s such a great idea to keep the pa­lace as it is.

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Read the two state­ments ca­re­ful­ly.
Then write down the pros and cons about Buck­ing­ham Pa­lace.

“A Sym­bol of Pride and His­to­ry”

I love Buck­ing­ham Pa­lace! It’s a part of Bri­tish his­to­ry and tra­di­ti­on.
When I vi­si­ted Lon­don, I was ama­zed by its size and be­au­ty.
It re­minds people of the past and shows the world how spe­cial our coun­try is.
The royal fa­mi­ly also brings a lot of tou­rists to Lon­don.
Wit­hout Buck­ing­ham Pa­lace, the city would lose so­me­thing im­portant.

So­phie, 13, from Man­ches­ter

“Too Ex­pen­si­ve and Out­da­ted”

I think Buck­ing­ham Pa­lace is old-​fashioned and far too ex­pen­si­ve.
The go­vern­ment spends mil­li­ons of pounds every year on re­no­va­tions and se­cu­ri­ty.
Me­an­while, many people in the UK have pro­blems pay­ing their rent.
The royal fa­mi­ly could move to a smal­ler house and still do their jobs.
We don’t need such a huge pa­lace an­y­mo­re.

Liam, 14, from Bris­tol

💡 Tip:

Use short notes, not full sen­ten­ces.

pros

part of British history and tradition

beautiful and impressive

reminds people of the past

shows the world how special the UK is

attracts many tourists to London

important symbol of national pride

cons

old-fashioned and outdated

costs too much money to maintain

money could be used for more important things

royal family could live in a smaller, cheaper place

no need for such a huge palace anymore

represents old power and inequality

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