Buckingham Palace destruction of the Palace of Westminster by fire in 1834, William considered converting the palace into the new Houses of Parliament. Buckingham Palace finally became the principal royal residence in 1837, on the accession of Queen Victoria, who was the first monarch to reside there; her predecessor William IV had died before its completion. While the state rooms were a riot of gilt and colour, the necessities of the new palace were somewhat less luxurious. For one thing, it was reported the chimneys smoked so much that the fires had to be allowed to die down, and consequently the court
Shirley MacLaine Live at the Palace all warmth and complete mastery of her audience. The lady is quite simply a lesson in professionalism for any other performer". The British entertainer Paul O'Grady described the album as his favourite in his 2011 memoir "The Devil Rides Out". Shirley MacLaine Live at the Palace Shirley MacLaine Live at the Palace is a 1976 live album by the actress and singer Shirley MacLaine recorded live at New York City's Palace Theatre. The show replicated the success MacLaine had with a similar series of concerts earlier in the year at the London Palladium. The album was reissued on compact disc