By 1847, the couple had found the palace too small for court life and their growing family, and consequently the new wing, designed by Edward Blore, was built by Thomas Cubitt, enclosing the central quadrangle. The large East Front, facing The Mall, is today the "public face" of Buckingham Palace, and contains the balcony from which the royal family acknowledge the crowds on momentous occasions and after the annual Trooping the Colour. The ballroom wing and a further suite of state rooms were also built in this period, designed by Nash's student Sir James Pennethorne. COUNT 10
QSN1 Who designed the new wing for the palace in 1847? ANS1 Edward Blore QSN2 The new wing was built by whom? ANS2 Thomas Cubitt QSN3 What is the East front of the palace known as? ANS3 "public face" of Buckingham Palace QSN4 The East Front contains what famous feature? ANS4 the balcony QSN5 Who was the student of Nash that designed the ballroom wing? ANS5 Sir James Pennethorne. QSN6 Who designed a new wing for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert when they felt they needed more space? ANS6 Edward Blore QSN7 Who built the new wing? ANS7 Thomas Cubitt QSN8 What is considered the public face of the palace? ANS8 The large East Front QSN9 What other wing was built during this time? ANS9 The ballroom wing QSN10 Which of Nash's students designed The Ballroom? ANS10 Sir James Pennethorne