List of British royal residences - Wikipedia
WEBBritish royal residences are palaces, castles and houses which are occupied by members of the British royal family in the United Kingdom. The current residences are owned by the Crown, the Duchy of Cornwall, and privately by members of the royal family; all the official residences are owned by the Crown. [1][2] Some official residences, such as ...
Royal Residences: Windsor Castle - The Royal Family
WEBQueen Elizabeth II spent a significant amount of time at Windsor during her final years, holding Audiences and receptions in the State Rooms. It was her residence throughout the Covid pandemic. The twentieth-century history of the Castle is dominated by the major fire that started on 20 November 1992.
Windsor Castle - Wikipedia
WEBWindsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, about 25 miles (40 km) west of central London. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history.
Balmoral Castle - Wikipedia
WEBIt was the summer residence of Queen Elizabeth II, who died there on 8 September 2022. [3] The castle is an example of Scottish baronial architecture, and is classified by Historic Environment Scotland as a category A listed building. [1] The new castle was completed in 1856 and the old castle demolished shortly thereafter.
Inside Balmoral Castle, the Royal Family’s Scottish Retreat
WEBSeptember 7, 2023. The exterior of Balmoral Castle. Photo: Getty Images. Last September, Queen Elizabeth II took her last breath at her beloved Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands with her...
Windsor Castle - Royal Collection Trust
WEBWindsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It is open to visitors throughout the year. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 40 monarchs.
Windsor Castle: Inside the 1,000-Year-Old History of the Royal ...
WEBApr 30, 2024 · The 484,000-square-foot castle features over 1,000 rooms, more than 300 fireplaces, and a substantial royal collection of paintings, armor, and furniture to rival any museum. The castle boasts...
The History of Balmoral Castle, Queen Elizabeth's Favorite
WEBSep 8, 2022 · Balmoral Castle in Scotland has a longstanding history and is known as the holiday home of Queen Elizabeth II. The first residence was reportedly built at Balmoral in 1390, but it didn’t enter the hands of the British royal family until over 500 years later.
Inside Balmoral Castle: Queen Elizabeth II’s summer residence
WEBBalmoral Castle, the royal residence in the Scottish Highlands where Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days as England’s longest-serving monarch, is also wh...
All the Queen’s Castles: Celebrating a 60-Year Reign
WEBMay 18, 2012 · All the Queen’s Castles: Celebrating a 60-Year Reign. By Annie Fitzsimmons. May 18, 2012. • 5 min read. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year, with key events taking...
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