<Tr> <Th> Reference no . </Th> <Td> 1226284 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Location of the Palace of Westminster in central London </Td> </Tr> <P> The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom . Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London . </P> <P> Its name, which is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement, the New Palace that stands today . The palace is owned by the monarch in right of the Crown and for ceremonial purposes, retains its original status as a royal residence . The building is managed by committees appointed by both houses, which report to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker . </P>

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