Palaces & Buildings
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Taking a look at where Marie Antoinette was bornAs the seat of power from which the Habsburg emperors ruled over their vast empire, the Hofburg Palace has come to...
9th April 2017 -
Taking a look at the Royal Palace of LaekenAmong the monarchies of Europe still existing, the Kingdom of Belgium is the most junior, founded in 1830 after the small kingdom declared...
8th April 2017 -
Taking a look at the Skaugum EstateThe Skaugum Estate is a beautiful estate set in a setting about 12 miles south-west of Oslo in the Asker municipality....
4th April 2017 -
Royal chocolate at the palacesHistoric Royal Palaces have announced that their Spring 2017 programme this year will include an Easter rabbit hunt at Hampton Court in...
2nd April 2017 -
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Buckingham Palace turned into movie set for Mary PoppinsThe Mall leading up to Buckingham Palace was closed off on Saturday as Disney filmed scenes for the new Mary Poppins...
1st April 2017 -
Prince Charles joins Romania’s Royal Family during #ROYALVISITROMANIAOn Thursday 30th March, The Prince of Wales met with members of Romania’s Royal Family at the Elisabeta Palace. His Royal Highness...
31st March 2017 -
Taking a look at the Grand Ducal PalaceUnlike the British Royal Family who use Buckingham Palace as both an official and private residence, many of the European monarchies...
29th March 2017 -
Taking a look at Amalienborg PalaceRather than being one palace, Amalienborg is four palaces originally built as mansions for four of the noblest families in Denmark....
27th March 2017 -
The Queen is looking for a new £22,000 a year curtain maker – find out how to apply hereThe Queen is searching for a new Curtain Maker and Soft Furnishing Upholsterer, offering an attractive £22,000 a year salary. Her...
26th March 2017 -
Lights out at Buckingham Palace for #EarthHourThe lights were switched off at Buckingham Palace on Saturday evening as the British Royal Family did their part to support...
25th March 2017