Founded in 960, Westminster Abbey, or the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a mainly Gothic abbey church in the city of Westminster, London. Near the Thames and the Palace of Westminster, it is one of the United Kingdom’s most notable and recognizable religious buildings.
A traditional place of coronation and burials for English monarchs, it has been the setting for…
The Queen cancels all garden parties in 2021 due to the escalating public health crisis
5th January 2021
The Queen has been forced to cancel all garden parties, both in London and in Edinburgh, for the entirety of 2021.
The announcement comes just a day after the United Kingdom entered a full-scale lockdown – the third of such in the space of ten months.
The garden…
Royal Central is continuing its series which takes a look at the history of several royal residences. Read on to learn more about the Scottish home where Prince Charles had to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Where is it located?
Birkhall is one of the…
Where is it located?
Windsor Castle is located in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, England. The site occupies 13 acres of land and features a fortification, a palace and a small town. It is perhaps most recognisable by the castle’s Round Tower.
When was it built, and when was it used as a royal residence?
The original castle was built during the 11th century after the Norman invasion…
There are only a handful of Christmases that The Queen has not celebrated at Sandringham, 2020 being amongst them. Learn more about the main house on Her Majesty’s estate in Norfolk.
Where is it located?
Sandringham House is located in the Parish of Sandringham…
Nottingham Cottage is a small home next door to Kensington Palace, read on to learn more about its huge royal links.
Where is it located?
Nottingham Cottage, sometimes referred to as Nott Cott, is located within the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. It is owned…
Royal Central has taken a look at the history behind the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. Read on to learn more about St James’s Palace.
Where is it located?
St James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the United Kingdom and is located on the Mall in the City of Westminster, London. The building is attached to Clarence House, another royal residence and is less…
Royal Central has taken a look at the history behind one of Queen Victoria’s favourite homes, Osborne House.
Where is it located?
The former royal residence where Queen Victoria died is located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight and was built in an Italian Renaissance…
Clarence House has been an active royal residence since it was completed in 1827. Learn more about the Queen’s former home here.
Where is it located?
Clarence House is a British royal residence which is located on The Mall in the City of Westminster, London. The four-storey building is attached to St James’s Palace and is less than a five-minute walk from Buckingham Palace.
When…
