Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis had a long history with residential properties, from a well-heeled duplex on Park Avenue to sprawling estates in Virginia and, of course, the White House. But it all started in 1929 at Wildmoor. Here is a look at Jackie Kennedy’s first home:
To mark the heir apparent’s 70th birthday, and thus the longest-serving regent-in-waiting, Google streetview offered a tour inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ Home in London. Though visitors can view the gardens of Clarence House each year, the interior is usually off-limits to tourists, however, in celebration of the Duke of Cornwall’s 70th-year guests were permitted …
Continuing our Royal Residences series, this post takes a look inside the Royal Lodge in Windsor Park – currently home to The Duke of York, and formerly the childhood home of The Queen. From it’s lush acres of land and gardens to its plush interiors, here’s a exploration of the vast home known as “The …
As we continue our series of Royal Residences, this post takes a look at another property on the Windsor Home Park estate; Adelaide Cottage – a pretty early 19th century home, close to Windsor Castle:
There is no shortage of Royal Residences in the United Kingdom, from public palaces like Buckingham Palace to private estates like the Sandringham Estate, but what about the lesser known properties part of the Crown Estate? This post explores both outside and inside Fort Belvedere, hidden in the depths of Windsor Great Park:
This year marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne and began her tenure of unwavering duty to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms. Her majesty is known for having an impressive portfolio of palaces, castles and estates at her and her family’s disposal, but what about the property where her life …
Since the passing of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, there has been a flood of information about the royal, his many passions and pursuits, his gallant character and his turbulent childhood – one that saw him and his family exiled from their home. Exploring his tumultuous adolescence right up to his peaceful retirement, this …
England is famed for its whimsical place names, such as Giggleswick, Westward Ho! and Barton in the Beans. The historically and culturally-rich areas in and around Lancashire, unsurprisingly, has plenty of unique village names too including the area of Hall i‘ th‘ Wood. It’s unusual name, however, isn’t all this place has to offer…
As well as looking at Frogmore House and its estate including Frogmore Cottage, this post also looks at other properties on the Windsor Estate, including Royal Lodge, Fort Belvedere, Cumberland Lodge, Bagshot Park and Adelaide Cottage.
By definition, a palace is a royal residence, primarily accommodating a monarch, so it is a given that the United Kingdom is abundant with palaces most notably Buckingham Palace. But there are many other official royal palaces across the country that continue to house The Queen at various times over the years. Here is a …
Kensington Palace is one of the British Royal Family’s many official residences including state rooms open to the public and various private apartments occupied by numerous members of the family and their staff. Here’s a look around:
The Bronte Sisters have transcended the world of literature and have come to embody a time period and style. From retrospective heroines to popular culture influencers, the Brontes continue to fascinate turning their home, the Parsonage in Haworth, into a site of pilgrimage. Here’s a look at the area that influenced so much of their …
