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The history of Clarence House, one of London's last remaining aristocratic townhouses

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17th August 2023
On The Mall, next to St James’s Palace, you’ll find an aristocratic townhome, Clarence House. It’s the current residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and a home that has housed many generations of the British royal family. Embed from Getty Images Built between 1825 and 1827 to a design by John Nash, Clarence House was commissioned by the Duke of Clarence who would…
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The final London home of The Queen Mother

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15th August 2023
When her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI, her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother wasn’t far away to help guide her daughter in her new role as monarch. The Queen Mother moved into London’s…
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Queen Camilla continues special Christmas tradition with ill children

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10th December 2022
Queen Camilla opened the doors of Clarence House to children to kick off the Christmas season. Continuing a six-year tradition, Queen Camilla invited the children of Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity to her home for a special Christmas lunch. The families and their caregivers were treated to a visit by Father Christmas, carolling, and Camilla…
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Camilla helps launch Commonwealth Poetry Podcast

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13th June 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall is helping launch The Commonwealth Poetry podcast, where in each episode, a different Commonwealth country will be highlighted. Each episode is set to help listeners explore and celebrate the poetry, heritage, and people of the Commonwealth. The podcast is a chance for people from Commonwealth countries to talk about poetry. This could be a person who just simply cares…
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Who lives at Clarence House?

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21st June 2021
Clarence House has been a favourite royal residence in London for nearly two centuries. Although it is not as well-known as the official residence of the sovereign, Buckingham Palace, it has been home to several different senior royals. Designed by famed Regency architect John Nash, who also designed Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews, Clarence House was built between 1825 and 1827. The…
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