Government funding has been agreed for a £369m overhaul of Buckingham Palace.

The ten-year programme of work will start next April to completely revamp the building’s antiquated M&E system.

Much of the Palace’s plumbing, electrical, cabling and heating system has not been upgraded since the Second World War.

Royal officials fear the current system could collapse at any time leading to serious risk of flooding and fire.

The phased programme will be sequenced wing-by-wing to enable the Palace to remain occupied and fully operational, and allow the Queen to carry on with her official duties for the country.

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