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Royal Residences: A brief history of Highgrove House

Where is it located? Highgrove House is situated southwest of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, England. The house is located just six miles away from Gatcombe Park which is another royal residence located between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The original Highgrove House was built between 1796 and 1798 and designed by…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Buckingham Palace

Learn more about Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty’s London residence, below: Where is it located? Buckingham Palace is located on The Mall in London. As it is the official and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom, it is widely felt to be the point of convergence for the British people in times of national celebration and sadness. When was it built and used…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Balmoral Castle

One of The Queen’s homes, Royal Central takes a look at Balmoral Castle: Where is it located? Balmoral Castle is on a large estate in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle is located near the village of Crathie and 50 miles west of Aberdeen. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? Balmoral has been one of the residences of the British Royal…
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The exiled Empress and the Führer

Hermine Reuss of Greiz was one of the five daughters of Heinrich XXII, Prince Reuss of Greiz and his wife, Princess Ida of Schaumburg-Lippe. Her childhood was overshadowed by the death of her mother in childbirth and the incurable disability of her only brother. A 13-year marriage to Prince Johann Georg of Schönaich-Carolath produced five children before her husband’s death from…
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