Buckingham is a town in England, located in the county of Buckinghamshire. It is most famous for being the home of Buckingham PALACE, the official residence of the British monarch. The PALACE is owned by the ROYAL Family and is the site of many ROYAL events. Buckingham is also home to the CORGI, a breed of dog that is popular with the ROYAL Family. The River Ouse runs through Buckingham, and it is known for its twitchers, or birdwatchers.