As the sad news broke this week of Robert Kime’s passing, we’ve decided to take a look at one of the interior design extraordinaire’s most famous projects: Clarence House. When Prince Charles moved to the property in 2003 it was Robert Kime who was put in charge of decorating the historic home, and the result …
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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:
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 …
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 …
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:
The Queen’s Birthplace & Childhood Homes – 17 Bruton Street
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 …
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 …
Frogmore & The Windsor Estate
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.
British Royal Palaces
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
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: