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| - The Royal Palace of Oz aka "The Emerald Throne Room" or "Royal Chamber", is a fictional element invented by L. Frank Baum, author and creator of the Oz legacy. In Baum's later Oz books, the palace also becomes simply known as "Ozma's Chambers". The palace of Oz stands in the exact center of the Emerald City being it's imperial capital building which was built for the Wizard in his honor while he ruled over the Land of Oz. During his reign, very few people we're ever permitted to enter his palace as Oz did not want anyone finding out about his Humbug ways. However, When the Wizard finally left in his hot air balloon after the arrival of Dorothy Gale and his eventual discovery, he left the Scarecrow in charge during his absence to take over the Royal Throne and Rule as the King of the palace and city while he was gone. The Scarecrow was then the official Monarch of the Land of Oz all up until Glinda the Good Witch of the South found the long lost Princess Ozma, daughter of Fairy Queen Lurline and mortal king Pastoria. This forced the Scarecrow to resign as ruler and he was happy to do so, for Oz had finally found it's last surviving member of royal blood. Ozma was immediately put in her proper place as the rightful ruler and child Queen of Oz. The palace of Oz now belongs to Princess Ozma and is her official home which is always guarded by the Soldier with the Green Whiskers. Many other magic characters from other fantasy lands outside of Oz, have visited the Royal Palace for banquets or celebrations such as Santa Claus who attended Ozma's birthday party. He sat at a table with her that was lavished with many good foods and treats. During his stay she loaned him the Sawhorse so he could travel around the city and see the sights. (The Road to Oz).
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