The preferred residence. Good morning from london on a day of history and a day of great change. This is stjamess palace, in the heart of london, a stones throw from Buckingham Palace where thousands of people have made their way since the death was announced of her majesty the queen late on thursday afternoon. Queen elizabeth ii, the countrys longest reigning monarch, a constant presence in the lives of the people of this nation. Hers was a life marked with selfless duty and dedication. The focus until now has been at balmoral where she passed away, and at Buckingham Palace where huge crowds have been gathering. But today the focus changes to st jamess palace. The palace has been the residence for Kings And Queens of england for over 300 years. And it was the official residence of the sovereign until the reign of Queen Victoria, when Buckingham Palace became the preferred residence. When the queen passed away, her eldest son charles immediately became king. And today, on this historic
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