This post brings together all of the British Royal Family’s homes, from public headquarters to private residences, from the famous Buckingham Palace to lesser known palaces and castles across the British isles: Buckingham Palace Arguably one of the most famous palaces in the world, Buckingham Palace has been the official seat of residence for the …
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Inside Apartment 1A
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ London residence is a beautiful 20-room wing at Kensington Palace. This post takes a look inside Apartment 1A, from its history to its present day decor, including its now-famous refined drawing room:
The Homes of The Prince and Princess of Wales: Will and Kate’s Houses
After eleven years as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine gained a small portfolio of properties across the UK. Now, as heir apparent to the throne, William and his family are likely to upgrade their residences in time. So, from Sandringham to Windsor and in-between, this post takes a look at Will …
Christmas at Sandringham – A Royal Christmas
Every year, the British royal family comes together like any other family, to celebrate Christmas. Unlike most, however, Christmas at Sandringham is a festivity steeped in history and tradition all inside a palatial 29-bedroom mansion on a 20,000 acre estate. Here’s a full breakdown of a royal Christmas; from food to outfit changes:
Kate Middleton’s Childhood Homes; A Study
A member of the royal family for nearly twelve years, Catherine, The Princess of Wales and Queen-in-waiting, has had a varied home history, particularly with a wealth of palaces and royal residences at her disposal, but this post takes a look back to where it all began with an exploration of Kate Middleton’s childhood homes:
Inside Windsor Castle’s Fire of 1992
After the Norman Invasion of England, William The Conquerer had a fortress built atop a hill near the River Thames, it became known as Windsor Castle and would continue to house monarchs and royals up to present day. This post takes a look inside Windsor Castle, exploring the devastating fire of 1992:
Buckingham Palace Private Apartments
Despite being the official headquarters for the British royal family, there are huge swathes of Buckingham Palace never seen by the general public, from the extensive staff quarters and working rooms, to the historic royal quarters. This post takes a look inside the Buckingham Palace private apartments:
Inside Sandringham
Unlike The Monarch’s official residences such as Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, Sandringham House, located in Norfolk, is a private residence and is typically home to the Royals at Christmas time, where the whole family convenes for a festive celebration. This post takes a look inside Sandringham House, past and present:
King Charles’ Scottish House; Birkhall
Birkhall has been King Charles’ Scottish House for over twenty years, after inheriting ownership from his grandmother The Queen Mother. Every year, from July to September, Charles and his wife, Camilla, holiday at the sprawling country estate. Though the home is a private property, there have been many peeks inside over the years. Here’s a …
The Queen’s Houses – A Complete History of Queen Elizabeth II’s Homes
As we look back on the remarkable reign of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, this post takes a look at The Queen’s Houses. From the townhouse she was born in, to the castle she passed away in, this is a complete history of Queen Elizabeth II’s Homes:
Inside Balmoral Castle
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:
Upper Class Houses & The British Class System
‘An Englishman’s home is his castle’ isn’t just an idiom, it’s a way of life. The traditional English home is a tapestry of particular quirks that not only make for an eye-pleasing design but has become a symbol of one’s identity, and in a country where social class is so innately ingrained in the nation’s lifeblood, …