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Opening up the Palace

Lord Norton 09/01/2009 – 3:43 pm

The upper floor in the south-east corner of the Palace comprises what used to be the residence of the Lord Chancellor.  It includes a magnificent room, overlooking the Thames, called - not surprisingly - the River Room.  Its use is now within the responsibility of the Lord Speaker.  She has made it available primarily for charitable and parliamentary functions.  Last year alone, forty cha […]