Who is the owner of buckingham palace?

Buckingham Palace is a royal residence and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is not privately owned but belongs to the British government, specifically Crown Estate, and is held in trust for the sovereign of the United Kingdom by the Crown Estate Commissioners. The Queen resides at Buckingham Palace when she is in London and uses it to undertake some official duties, such as hosting state visits and holding investitures. As it is a working royal palace, it is not open to the public all year round like some historic royal residences such as Kensington Palace and the Tower of London. However, during certain times of the year, such as summer, parts of the palace are opened to the public for a fee.