Secret objects have been found under the floorboards at Buckingham Palace during renovations

Buckingham Palace is undergoing a major £369m refurbishment that began in 2017 and is set to be completed in March 2027, after its infrastructure was deemed to be in “urgent need of a complete overhaul”.

The refurbishment has turned out to be a real archaeological endeavour. During the work, objects dating back more than a century have been discovered beneath floorboards and in other hidden corners of the palace. Some of the objects seem to have belonged to the palace staff, like a pair…