As Her Majesty is due to receive her fifteenth Prime Minister, this time at her summer residence, this post takes a look inside Balmoral Castle; the Royal Family’s private Scottish estate:
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Fairytale Castles: Dunrobin Castle in Scotland
Some places evoke a feeling way beyond its mere four walls; cosy cottages, grand Georgian estates or, perhaps most evocative of all, fairytale castles. As the birthplace of the archetypal fairytale castle, it is no surprise Europe is bursting with the kind of enchanting turrets and towers that put Disney to shame. One place that …
Inside 145 Piccadilly – The Queen’s Childhood Home
We know The Queen was born in her maternal grandparent’s Mayfair townhouse, which is now lost to history, but the London home The Queen grew up in has largely been forgotten. Here is a look inside 145 Piccadilly – The Queen’s Childhood Home:
British Manor House – Tintinhull House
At the southern boarder of Somerset proudly stands Tintinhull House; a 17th century British Manor House surrounded by extraordinary gardens. The former farmhouse is now owned and operated by the National Trust who open the property out to the public on selected days throughout the summer. Here is a closer look at the stunning Grade …
The Queen’s Private Apartment at Windsor Castle
Though the gardens and state rooms at Windsor Castle are open to the public throughout the year, there are entire sections of the estate never seen by the public, one such area is The Queen’s private apartment at Windsor Castle. This post takes a look at the various peeks of the space given to the …
Wildmoor: Jackie Kennedy’s First Home
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:
Inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ 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 …
Inside The Royal Lodge in Windsor Park
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 …
Pretty Places: Visit Cambridge
Continuing our Pretty Places series, we are looking at the small city of Cambridge best known for its medieval university and summer days punting on the river Cam. If, during this pandemic, you are looking for somewhere to stroll around and admire the beautiful architecture and picnic on pretty manicured lawns, without getting to close …
Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park
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:
Inside Fort Belvedere in Windsor Great Park
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:
Prince Philip’s Home History
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 …