With the holiday season here, palaces and tourist destinations are celebrating far and wide. And the ultimate symbol of Tudor royalty, Hampton Court Palace, has its Festive Fayre.
The Fayre allows visitors to enjoy a food wonderland! There will be a number of artisan food and drink vendors to pick from. While people soak in the atmosphere, they can also have some family fun, enjoy live music…
The future King and Queen and their humble beginnings
29th September 2023
While the Prince and Princess of Wales spend their time between Kensington Palace and Adelaide Cottage, one other home of theirs holds special meaning – Anmer Hall.
Located about 110 miles north of London and Northfolk, the home was a wedding gift from Queen…
The history-making Kensington Palace and the admired attraction it is today
27th September 2023
It is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions and a symbol of modern members of the Royal Family, Kensington Palace.
It is a royal residence with a history dating back to the 17th century; it is what it is today after King William III and Queen Mary II…
The story behind one of the Royal Family's favourite residences, Windsor Castle
25th September 2023
Located in the English county of Berkshire is Windsor Castle, a long-time favourite residence of the British Royal Family. Hundreds of years old, the castle has withstood some of Europe’s most challenging times and some of the happiest moments for the Royal Family.
The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the…
The most important test of all: "The Balmoral Test"
9th September 2023
Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is Balmoral Castle, a favourite of the Royal Family for over a century. While it is widely known as a favourite of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it’s also known for its “Balmoral Test.”
Essentially, it’s…
Balmoral: The castle with Queen Elizabeth II until the very end
8th September 2023
Tucked in the Scottish countryside of Aberdeenshire is Balmoral Castle – a 500,000-acre country estate beloved by the Royal Family for nearly two centuries, particularly Queen Elizabeth II.
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Rosendal Palace: from the first to the last Bernadotte
24th August 2023
Rosendal Palace is one of the lesser-known royal buildings in Sweden, but that doesn’t mean it is less spectacular.Â
Located on the island of DjurgÃ¥rden, in central Stockholm, it was erected between 1823 and 1827 for King Karl XIV Johan – none other than Jean Bernadotte, the founder of the current ruling dynasty in Sweden.
The palace was created by Frederik Blom, one of the…
Why St James's Palace is no longer London's primary royal residence
21st August 2023
For more than 300 years, St James’s Palace has been the setting for some of the most important moments in royal history. Serving as the residence for monarchs of England until the reign of Queen Victoria, today it is still the home of several members of the Royal…
George V and his role in modernising the Palace of Holyroodhouse
13th August 2023
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. While its history dates back to the 12th century, it is still well-used by today’s generation of the royal family.
King George V ruled from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
Taking a look at Haga Palace
7th August 2023
Haga Palace, the current home of the Crown Princess Family of Sweden, is located in Haga Park in Solna, Sweden.
It was built in 1802 and designed by King Gustav IV Adolf’s commissioned architect, Carl Christoffer Gjörwell. Haga Palace (or Haga Slott), located just north of Gustav III’s Pavilion, was modelled after ballet master Gallidiers Italian villa at Drottningholm Palace. The…