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{{quote|When the Queen is in residence, Buckingham Palace flies the royal standard (flag). The Palace is in St. James Park and has been the London home of the Royals since Queen Victoria reigned in 1837. The "home" home was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, and still has his name. The changing of the guard takes place daily (every other day in winter). It has become an unofficial tourist sport to make somber guards smile. The watchmen's tightly strapped bearskin caps appear to be the reason their serious expressions.|'''Pamphlet'''|Mario is Missing! (PC)}}
{{quote|When the Queen is in residence, Buckingham Palace flies the royal standard (flag). The Palace is in St. James Park and has been the London home of the Royals since Queen Victoria reigned in 1837. The "home" home was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, and still has his name. The changing of the guard takes place daily (every other day in winter). It has become an unofficial tourist sport to make somber guards smile. The watchmen's tightly strapped bearskin caps appear to be the reason their serious expressions.|'''Pamphlet'''|Mario is Missing! (PC)}}
 
'''{{iw|wikipedia|Buckingham Palace}}''' appears in PC versions of ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]'' as a visitable [[List of locations|location]]. Located in [[London]], Buckingham Palace is the main home of the {{iw|wikipedia|British royal family}} since 1837, beginning with {{iw|wikipedia|Queen Victoria}}.<ref>{{cite|quote=The Palace is in St. James Park and has been the London home of the Royals since Queen Victoria reigned in 1837.|title=''Mario is Missing!''|author=Pamphlet|accessdate=September 19, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=The Royal Residences > Buckingham Palace|url=www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalResidences/BuckinghamPalace/BuckinghamPalace.aspx|language=en-gb|publisher=www.royal.gov.uk|accessdate=September 19, 2024}}</ref> Buckingham Palace was closed when a [[Koopa Troopa]] stole the [[Guard's bearskin hat]], until [[Luigi]] returned it to the [[curator]].
'''{{wp|Buckingham Palace}}''' is the official residence of the British Monarch since 1837. It is also the place where important events and ceremonies occur. The palace in [[London]], {{wp|England}}, attracts millions of visitors every year.<ref>{{cite|url=https://wanderon.in/blogs/buckingham-palace-london|title=Buckingham Palace London: Explore the history and grandeur|accessdate=September 6, 2024}}</ref>
 
In the PC versions of ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]'', a Koopa Troopa stole the [[Guard's bearskin hat]], forcing the palace to close. Until [[Luigi]] returns the hat, the [[curator]] reopens the palace.


== Questions ==
== Questions ==
[[File:Buckingham Palace MIMCD.png|thumb|Stock photo used in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' release]]
To prove the hat's authenticity, Luigi must answer two of the following questions:
To prove the hat's authenticity, Luigi must answer two of the following questions:
* ''The name was taken from:''
* ''The name was taken from:''

Revision as of 05:34, September 19, 2024

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace in Mario is Missing!
Screenshot from the MS-DOS release of Mario is Missing!
First appearance Mario is Missing! (1993)
Latest appearance Mario is Missing! CD-ROM Deluxe (1994)
Greater location London
“When the Queen is in residence, Buckingham Palace flies the royal standard (flag). The Palace is in St. James Park and has been the London home of the Royals since Queen Victoria reigned in 1837. The "home" home was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, and still has his name. The changing of the guard takes place daily (every other day in winter). It has become an unofficial tourist sport to make somber guards smile. The watchmen's tightly strapped bearskin caps appear to be the reason their serious expressions.”
Pamphlet, Mario is Missing! (PC)

Buckingham Palace appears in PC versions of Mario is Missing! as a visitable location. Located in London, Buckingham Palace is the main home of the British royal family since 1837, beginning with Queen Victoria.[1][2] Buckingham Palace was closed when a Koopa Troopa stole the Guard's bearskin hat, until Luigi returned it to the curator.

Questions

Buckingham Palace in Mario is Missing! CD-ROM Deluxe
Stock photo used in the CD-ROM Deluxe release

To prove the hat's authenticity, Luigi must answer two of the following questions:

  • The name was taken from:
    • Queen Victoria's buck teeth
    • The Duke of Buckingham
    • St. James Buckinghammer
  • At what time of day does the changing of the guard typically take place?
    • Dusk
    • Lunchtime
    • Dawn
    • 10:30
  • When the Queen is in residence, the Palace:
    • Lights the Royal Neon Signs
    • Flies the Royal Standard
    • Changes the Guard

References

  1. ^ "The Palace is in St. James Park and has been the London home of the Royals since Queen Victoria reigned in 1837." – Pamphlet. Mario is Missing!. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  2. ^ The Royal Residences > Buckingham Palace. www.royal.gov.uk (British English). Retrieved September 19, 2024.