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Make Buckingham Palace fit for the people and democracy | Letters

Readers offer suggestions on what to do with a royal residence that won’t have a king or queen

So Buckingham Palace is no longer needed by the monarchy (Report, 25 June) and the Houses of Parliament are no longer fit for purpose. How about a temporary move for the latter into the former while waiting for a new building, ideally in Birmingham or Manchester (real devolution).

In this way, taxpayers might see some benefit from the £369m spent on the former royal residence. Part of it could still be used for ceremonial purposes. To be honest, though, it’s the symbolism that appeals – a change of ownership and purpose to signify a long overdue move to more meritocratic government.
Richard Churcher
London

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