Palaces & Buildings

Historic Royal Palaces: The Orangery at Kensington Palace

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2nd July 2014
<![CDATA[Next in the Historic Royal Palaces series, we take at look at Kensington Palace's Orangery… In 1704, Queen Anne decided that Kensington Palace was to have a greenhouse. Not just a simple greenhouse to care for her citrus trees during the bitter winter but one crafted in a refined and sophisticated style. With this in mind, The Orangery at Kensington Palace would begin…
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King Charles IIIPalaces & BuildingsPrince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Charles and Camilla to visit Dumfries House

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27th June 2014
<![CDATA[The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh along with The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (as Charles and Camilla are known whilst in Scotland) are scheduled to visit Dumfries House on Wednesday, 2 July. Built between 1754 and 1759 for the 5th Earl of Dumfries, Dumfries House has remained the same for the past 250 years. The main rooms, furnishings and contents are still as they were when the…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Royal Ascot begins

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17th June 2014
<![CDATA[One of Europe's most famous racing meetings got underway earlier today. Royal Ascot, which is attended by over a quarter of a million people, began with the royal procession along the racecourse. On the first day of the races, Her Majesty The Queen was joined by Prince Harry, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of a Cornwall and the Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Princess…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Queen and Royal Family set to attend Trooping the Colour

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13th June 2014
<![CDATA[Her Majesty The Queen is set to be joined by members of the Royal Family on Horse Guards Parade tomorrow morning for the traditional Queen's Birthday Parade, Trooping the Colour for Her Majesty. The Queen, travelling in her carriage with the Duke of Edinburgh, will be joined by Prince Charles, Prince William, the Duke of Kent and Princess Anne who will follow her in their…
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