【跟着英剧练发音】The Queens Palaces E01-41（在线收听）

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In place of the arch, Victoria and Albert commissioned architect Edward Blore to build a new wing right across the front of the building. And at its centre was an important new feature --the now-famous balcony. The first royal public appearance on it was in 1853, when Queen Victoriare viewed the troops leaving for the Crimean War Prince Albert at her side.

Just eight years later Albert was dead Devastated, the Queen withdrew from public life. She would avoid London and Buckingham Palace for decades tocome.