Palace of the Count of Flanders renovations, the new Count and Countess made it their family home. King Albert I was born here, and his brother Prince Baudouin died here. After the death of the Count, his children sold the residence to the Banque de Bruxelles. Saintenoy designed the great ball room, but unfortunately this fine room was destroyed in 1921. Inside, the major rooms with fine interiors are kept in the state they were during the royal residence. The palace became a listed monument on 6 September 2001. Palace of the Count of Flanders The Palace of the Count of Flanders is a Neoclassical palace
Buckingham Palace 1811 for the Prince of Wales, later George IV. The largest and most formal reception at Buckingham Palace takes place every November when the Queen entertains members of the diplomatic corps. On this grand occasion, all the state rooms are in use, as the royal family proceed through them, beginning at the great north doors of the Picture Gallery. As Nash had envisaged, all the large, double-mirrored doors stand open, reflecting the numerous crystal chandeliers and sconces, creating a deliberate optical illusion of space and light. Smaller ceremonies such as the reception of new ambassadors take place in the "1844