A place to discuss the many palaces homes, estates and castles in the United Kingdom including those managed by the Historic Royal Palaces: The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kew Palace, Kensington Palace (state apartments), Banqueting Hall and Hillsborough Castle. Also this is the place to discuss other royal estates ie Sandrinham, Balmoral, Gatcombe Park, Highgrove, Amner Hall and homes in the UK.
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Will they open the palace to the public for tours to cover the expense of maintaining it?
Prince Charles is not a fan of BP. What will happen to it once he is King?
Its been open for tours for about 20 years I think
@LouisFerdinand - BP opened for tours in 1993. Visitors see certain parts of the palace, but private rooms and offices are off limits. This was done to help raise the needed funds to make repairs to Windsor Castle after it caught fire in 1992.
BBC ON THIS DAY | 29 | 1993: Queen to open Palace doors (http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/29/newsid_4297000/4297161.stm)
As to its future, I wouldn't be surprised if Charles and Camilla continue to live at nearby Clarence House and use BP as an official reception site. The vast majority of European royals do not live in their nation's main royal palace: Belgians, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, and live in smaller villas or palaces.
So tours would open up for areas that have been off limits since 1993.
i doubt it..they are not going to open offices or rooms that are needed for various events.
Is it true that Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms? Are all of these rooms need for various events?
Also, I believe BP is only open while the Queen is away at Balmoral - 3 months a year.
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Much of BP is basically office space, with small apartments for royals like Princess Anne, the WessexEs and Andrew etc on the upper floors. Then there are of course the suites for the Queen and Prince Philip, studies, library, drawing and dining rooms where less official business is conducted, as well as the Belgian Suite, (the main guest suite) and other bedrooms, including accommodation for ladies in waiting and Equerries. The State rooms where the public are allowed to view is only a little part of it.
There are offices for officials and senior courtiers dealing with the Queen's business and the offices of those who handle the Wessexes, York and Princess Royal's engagements, Media and inquiries. (That's all handled from BP.) There are also offices for dealing with the thousands of pieces of mail delivered from the public all over the world. As well, very tiny islands and countries in the Commonwealth that can't afford legations in London like Canada and Australia Houses are also accommodated at BP. So, yes I guess most of the rooms are really needed!
@Curryong Thank you for the insight! :goodpost: What a fascinating Palace. The very next time I'm in England I'm going to learn as much about the Palace as I possibly can - hopefully I'll be there when tours are available to the public. :thumbsup:
I have a friend who is a member of a now defunct monarchy/aristrocracy was invited to Buckingham Palace for tea years ago. I told her if history had been on her side she would have been considered a suitable match for a Prince, Duke, or Lord. Now she is a divorced single Mom. :blush:
I thought that this would be an appropriate sub forum to this topic.
Though this is for PH as well but it would be useless to open a new topic in two forums. And PW is going to be king so here we are.
I Think that QE and DOE are quite fond of vacationing in balmoral during the summer. I Think PC will probably continue this tradition.
But will his children, PH and PW? Will PW use it when he's king? It seems to me that they're more fond of "summer holidays".
I'm just curious as to it's fate if they discontinue the tradition. What do you think?
The future of Balmoral is indeed up in the air after Charles's reign, IMO anyway. The Cambridges rarely spend more than a week or so at the castle with the Queen. Neither William nor Harry are that fond of Birkhall either, though they have spent slightly more time there. Their tastes may change later, but I can't see it.
The Balmoral estate is barely financially viable now. That's not likely to improve and if Scotland ever becomes independent things might become more problematic. So, unfortunately, I can see Balmoral Castle being sold in William's reign, and/or the estate being broken up. It won't happen before then though, IMO.
That's a bit sad. Sounds like a really nice place to vacation in. I suppose it's only me but it's a bit odd if a future king only traveled to faraway, exotic places for vacation. However, I suppose we all have our tastes. They can always try to make balmoral a bit more profitable. I think they are trying to do that with Sandringham.
Sandringham is a lot more convenient to get to, though. I've got no doubt they will cling on to Sandringham as there's excellent shooting. Balmoral requires a plane to Aberdeen then a long car journey. Not everyone loves striding through the heather, like Charles and the Queen. Margaret didn't like being there very much nor did Queen Mary or Diana! It rains quite a lot in that part of Scotland as well. Probably when they get there royals quite like it, if they're into stalking deer and fishing. Harry and William stay at Birkhall at various times. Maybe George will grow fond of it. I don't know. There might be complications if there's an independent Scotland though.
They enjoy it or not, all the private properties of the Queen, will pass to Charles, will pass to William, will pass to George. That is the only way to keep all active assets in one hand, death tax exemptions if they do it this way.
There is always ways to make it productive if not being used....
I suppose they might go for Sandringham and let go of Balmoral. Although personally I find that kind of weather quite charming. And the seclusion is probably nice to have. However none of that will happen in a long time, a decade at least. Perhaps PW surprises us all and decides to spend alot of time there.
In terms of Scotland seeking independence. It might complicate things a bit, I agree on that. However it will still remain a neighbouring country with common history and probably negotiations to keep it would be a bit easier.
I don't think the Windsor Brand will ever let go of Balmoral nor any of their private estates.
Balmoral looks fairy-castle like with the winter snow, though the interior decor, Victorian in style, isn't the greatest. It's certainly isolated, with acres and acres of moorland. Birkhall is reputedly very cosy and comfortable.
The thing is that all this land and the castle and the Sandringham estate were both purchased in Victoria and Albert's time, when running and maintaining a castle and large estates didn't cost an arm and a leg. If the Monarch and Royal family doesn't care for a long residence in the castle every summer and autumn then maintaining it just won't be viable. No good keeping an empty ghost property. The Queen is fond of Balmoral, so is Charles, so its future isn't in doubt while Charles lives (and he might live to be over ninety. He's healthy enough.) After that ...??? IMO.
Land investment is always good in any financial angle one wants to see it. Good times/bad times, abandoned, it doesn't matter it will - land value is always the best way forward, reflected in their Investment Portofolio.
They are not press hard for liquidity/cash...the only way is IF future King's Charles, William or George go bananas with 'overspending'. Savings here and there, without affecting 'land' property many family generations have maintained.
@wannable and
@Curryong-Interesting thoughts and perspectives on the future of Balmoral. The future of Balmoral would certainly be impacted if Scotland chooses to become independent. Considering its location and opportunities for more year round activities, I can see why Sandringham might be the favorite among QEII's younger family members even if they do have some fond childhood memories of Balmoral. Regarding the Wales brothers, this was the setting of when they found out about Diana's death so I wonder if that might have influenced their feelings towards the place?
It may well have, TLLK. I don't think the events of that horrible August have ever left either of them, really. Of course Birkhall, the cosy home of the QM and later of Charles doesn't hold any of those sad memories, and I'm sure visits to that house are very much enjoyed.
Quote from: TLLK on February 27, 2019, 02:14:05 PM
@wannable and @Curryong-Interesting thoughts and perspectives on the future of Balmoral. The future of Balmoral would certainly be impacted if Scotland chooses to become independent. Considering its location and opportunities for more year round activities, I can see why Sandringham might be the favorite among QEII's younger family members even if they do have some fond childhood memories of Balmoral. Regarding the Wales brothers, this was the setting of when they found out about Diana's death so I wonder if that might have influenced their feelings towards the place?
Balmoral is a working estate; the Queen has cattle, fishing, cottages for rent, visitors fee tour guide, gift shop, hospitality, golf, other sport activity, wedding venue, etc. etc. etc. seems they have covered all kinds of economical activities that can be squeezed out of the vast land/properties within. Very similar to Sandringham Estate portofolio. The private Balmoral website says that it is self sustainable, meaning they are not in the Red, and they are seeking as of today 2 employees to join their work force.
How would the estate of Balmoral be broken up? Do you think that any Scottish aristocrat would purchase the castle?
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on February 28, 2019, 08:50:03 PM
How would the estate of Balmoral be broken up? Do you think that any Scottish aristocrat would purchase the castle?
Maybe they could open it up to the public? But maybe that wouldn't be practical?
I don't know about Scottish aristos (they have enough trouble keeping their own family piles.) However, Scotland does have a number of new money (multi) millionaires living in the posher suburbs of Aberdeen, Einburgh etc. There are also extremely wealthy oligarchs all over the ME and former Soviet republics, American billionaires, and, if the worst comes to the worst, hotel developers might see potential in Balmoral Castle.
And yes I can see the extremely wealthy buying some acres of a Scottish estate once owned by the British monarch and building a country holiday home there.
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Quote from: wannable on February 27, 2019, 04:03:37 PM
Balmoral is a working estate; the Queen has cattle, fishing, cottages for rent, visitors fee tour guide, gift shop, hospitality, golf, other sport activity, wedding venue, etc. etc. etc. seems they have covered all kinds of economical activities that can be squeezed out of the vast land/properties within. Very similar to Sandringham Estate portofolio. The private Balmoral website says that it is self sustainable, meaning they are not in the Red, and they are seeking as of today 2 employees to join their work force.
None of that will mean a thing if Wiliam or George decides they don't want to extensively holiday in the Scottish Highlands and that estate and castle, apart from Birkhall, are surplus to requirements in around 2035-2060c. I doubt that William and his family spend more than three weeks a year on the Balmoral/Birkhall estates nowadays, and that's a generous estimate!
QuoteMaybe they could open it up to the public? But maybe that wouldn't be practical?
Like Sandringham it is open to the public for parts of the year, however it is in a more remote location. Balmoral - Admissions for 2018 (https://www.balmoralcastle.com/admissions.htm) The estate is only open a few months out of the year when the Queen is not in residence and the weather is more visitor friendly.
Question: If Scotland becomes independent would the then current owner be subject to new fees/taxes that they are not currently required to pay?
Yes, an interesting question and one we don't know the answer to. Quite a few English people holiday in Scotland and some have country homes. However, the Balmoral estate is in another category. It's huge and would certainly be liable to any land taxes the Scottish govt might care to impose. EU agricultural subsidies help the estate now, but of course that won't happen in the future.
So many factors at play here regarding Balmoral. No doubt QEII and her advisors had a plan in place had the independence vote won.
One thing is for sure: The family will plan it out way in advance. There could be many options - just look at what the POW has done with Dumfries House. He will not want a property with so much family history to be lost.
I don't think anyone is saying that Balmoral will go or be broken up in Charles's time. In fact it's almost certain that it won't be as he is very fond of the whole estate. However, I don't think it can be argued that William has the same feeling as his father about either the castle or the estate. When William goes on shoots they mostly take place in Norfolk.
Except for very short annual stays with his father at Birkhall he and his family are rarely in the Highlands. And George of course accompanies his parents. Wherever they go so goes he. Of course, George may discover a great love for the Balmoral estate as an adult. We just don't know.
However Sandringham and Norfolk have been William's favourite getaways since boyhood and of course Anmer is there. It's just speculation, but IMO if an estate is pretty well ignored most of a person's life (and William is now in his late thirties) there's not much chance of that individual falling in love with it in middle age and older. (Otoh Charles isn't a great fan of Sandringham. He escapes to Birkhall and the Castle of Mey whenever he can.)
Take a look inside Buckingham Palace
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I'm going to link here to not open another BP renovation thread.
Because of the renovations in Buckingham Palace, which will take approx. 5 more years, the Queen's collection will be moved to a ''green house'' at Windsor Castle.
Apparently the permission to construct the green house is meeting problems.
The DM has a thorough article, the Windsor request to build, the aerial photography of where (quite near Frogmore Cottage), etc.
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Her Majesty's priceless Royal Collection must move from Buckingham Palace
Queen's London home undergoing ?369m refurbishment lasting five years
Giant green warehouse planned for Windsor Castle's grounds near Harry's home
But planners unhappy 23,000ft building could cause flooding and be eyesore
Experts ask for more planning to be done or pledge to throw up application
Queen is battling to build a huge storage centre for her Buckingham Palace artwork | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7836829/Queen-battling-build-huge-storage-centre-Buckingham-Palace-artwork.html)
Decanting the East Wing of Buckingham Palace
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Will be first time in 27 years since 1993 but royal events postponed till 2021 due coronavirus (COVID-19) for safe of HM Queen Elizabeth II and member of the royal family
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Queen may never return to royal duties as she won?t be safe in public ?for years? due to coronavirus ? The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11591345/queen-unsafe-in-public-for-years-coronavirus/)
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I think the Queen will hate missing her Balmoral holiday this year. She uses that annual break in Scotland to really relax among the surroundings she loves. It's a bit dramatic to state that she will hardly be seen again by the public for the rest of her life, however I do believe that this virus means that her inevitable stepping away from certain royal duties and appearances will be speeded up somewhat once all this is over. It will be inevitable that Charles will step to the forefront more and more.
Also, sadly I do think that the more formal times of my childhood where royals rarely touched members of the public except perhaps for the shake of a gloved hand are likely to return, especially for older royals (and that means most of the present RF.)
Thank you for the information
@sara8150 .
Sadly I have to agree
@Curryong that she's going to miss the serenity and peace of Balmoral which is one of the few places where she can truly relax and unwind. I also concur that (unless some drastic change occurs) this is likely going to be the beginning of just a short time away from public duties. Hopefully in the fall we can see more of the BRF returning to public duties while following the health protocols.
The only silver lining that might possibly be that BP's ongoing restoration/repair work can continue uninterrupted.
Quote from: TLLK on May 11, 2020, 10:30:11 PM
Thank you for the information @sara8150 .
Sadly I have to agree @Curryong that she's going to miss the serenity and peace of Balmoral which is one of the few places where she can truly relax and unwind. I also concur that (unless some drastic change occurs) this is likely going to be the beginning of just a short time away from public duties. Hopefully in the fall we can see more of the BRF returning to public duties while following the health protocols.
The only silver lining that might possibly be that BP's ongoing restoration/repair work can continue uninterrupted.
Right TLLK; it's better she's not around BP and perhaps it will expedite the renovations if she is not there. I must say I don't understand why she can't go to Balmoral. The air up there is so healthy and they both need to spend time outside. They are so closed in at Windsor Castle. Perhaps if things keep improving they may change their mind about Scotland.
Balmoral usually is deeply cleaned each year before her arrival, add to that IF she goes, they'd need to clean and disinfect, high vulnerable age. The personnel at B are all working for the Covid19. Posted in another thread, under POW's board.
The family triangle, check it out in a map, Q at Windsor, POW at Balmoral/Birkhall, Cambridge's at Sandringham/Amner.
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According to the Sun, Lord Chamberlain sent an email to Her Majesty's employees at BP/Windsor Castle.
2 very important issues: 1. GBP 18Million hole from tourism that is used to pay staff and 2. The Queen has/will have no diary until
2022 (may change but she is in the most elderly/vulnerable age)
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An email to staff from the Lord Chamberlain warns of a ?17.8million shortfall, a third of annual royal income.
Aides have also torn up the Queen?s diary for the next two years over Covid-19.
But they say the continuing uncertainty has forced them to place under review her diary of engagements until 2022, by which time she will be 96.
One said: ?We just can?t make any plans as we don?t know what will happen. The virus has had a cataclysmic effect.?
Last year tourism earned the ?royals more than ?70million from ticket and souvenir sales.
The email from the Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel, head of the Royal Household, warned staff that income is expected to fall by a third this year, nearly ?18million.
Earl Peel spelled out the dire ?situation to employees who now face a pay freeze and job cuts.
He said: ?The crisis has already tested our resilience, adaptability and preparedness in many ways and at all levels across the organisation. It has also had a significant impact on the activities of the whole Royal Household.
Queen hit by ?18m hole in finances after shutting palaces to tourists because of virus lockdown ? The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11653288/coronavirus-lockdown-hit-queen-finances/)
Of course they have to plan for the worst, but all the medical experts are saying the virus will be dormant during the summer and will return in the fall. I still don't see why they have already cancelled Balmoral. I think she needs to get up there, ride, walk and do whatever she likes to do, enjoying the brisk and healthy air.
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on May 29, 2020, 03:15:29 AM
Of course they have to plan for the worst, but all the medical experts are saying the virus will be dormant during the summer and will return in the fall. I still don't see why they have already cancelled Balmoral. I think she needs to get up there, ride, walk and do whatever she likes to do, enjoying the brisk and healthy air.
There are restrictions on travelling. One of the PM's advisers has just been In trouble for travelling 200 miles to his father's home because of some complicated child care issues. The queen is safe at Windsor, no need for her to go up north.
Quote from: QueenAlex on May 29, 2020, 09:29:22 AM
There are restrictions on travelling. One of the PM's advisers has just been In trouble for travelling 200 miles to his father's home because of some complicated child care issues. The queen is safe at Windsor, no need for her to go up north.
I agree with the current situation, I just think they could wait a bit before cancelling plans for August. I wonder if she is able to get to walk her dogs in Windsor Great Park as she likes to do, as nobody else is allowed there.
Update news
The Queen's annual trip to Balmoral IS going ahead despite earlier fears it may be cancelled | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8477263/The-Queens-annual-trip-Balmoral-going-ahead-despite-earlier-fears-cancelled.html)
That's great, thank you for sharing. The article says Charles and Camilla are back in London, Clarence House.
The Queen won't let pandemic stop her summer holiday in Scotland - report | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020070192639/the-queen-reportedly-travel-balmoral-summer-break/)
The Queen will take her annual summer holiday to Balmoral when lockdown restrictions on over-70s are lifted (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11994907/queen-summer-holiday-balmoral/)
Queen's rangers furious as tourists caught short go to the loo in Balmoral grounds - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-rangers-furious-tourists-caught-22268373)
Problems with the loo known as restroom!! Before HM Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived at balmoral for traditional holidays
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Kensington Palace is opening must have mask for social distancing 😷
Hampton Court Palace is opening must have mask for social distancing 😷
The Tower of London is opening must have mask for social distancing 😷
Hillsborough Castle is opening must have mask for social distancing 😷
Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace still closed due coronavirus (COVID-19)
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The Queen won't let pandemic stop her summer holiday in Scotland - report | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020070192639/the-queen-reportedly-travel-balmoral-summer-break/)
The Queen will take her annual summer holiday to Balmoral when lockdown restrictions on over-70s are lifted (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11994907/queen-summer-holiday-balmoral/)
Queen's rangers furious as tourists caught short go to the loo in Balmoral grounds - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-rangers-furious-tourists-caught-22268373)
Problems with the loo known as restroom!! Before HM Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived at balmoral for traditional holidays
Thanks for posting. It really makes sense for them to be in Scotland....fresh air and not many people to be encountered, and it can be managed to keep them safe.
The Telegraph, Camilla Tominey got hold of the latest internal memo from BP, 250 personnel will be made redundant.
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Buckingham Palace staff face job cuts amid speculation Queen will not return to London after summer
The Telegraph has seen an internal memo warning that Royal household 'may not be fully operational until 2021'
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Has the Queen left London forever? 'Up to 250 royal staff are offered voluntary redundancy' amid doubts monarch will return to Buckingham Palace - as Covid takes ?18m toll on her finances
The Royal Family are feeling the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Between 175 and 250 royal staff are facing voluntary redundancies this month
There are doubts over whether the Queen will ever return to Buckingham Palace
Hundreds of royal staff 'are being axed with up to 250 offered voluntary redundancy' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8496349/Hundreds-royal-staff-axed-250-offered-voluntary-redundancy.html)
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Regarding BP, it's a wise move. Renovations are taking place there and perhaps without visitors during the summer and residents after the summer the costs will be reduced. The longer the project the greater the costs. This makes me wonder what BP will be during the next reign. The POW seems to enjoy Clarence house, which is smaller and more manageable, and the Cambridges already have a London base. Perhaps it will be like some European palaces that are used for certain functions and are tourist destinations only. The gardens are lovely there and the artwork is amazing. I'm sure it will not be abandoned, but how does everyone think it will be utilized?
It will probably be kept as offices and for tourists. And there are royals who have apartments there who may keep them up...But Charles may well keep Clarence as his main London residence...
Yes, I forgot about all the apartments which are temporarily at St. James. And St. James is another important, historical palace. One wonders about the costs of keeping it up, but it is still utilized in some ways.
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Quote from: sara8150 on July 01, 2020, 04:52:32 PM
Update news
The Queen's annual trip to Balmoral IS going ahead despite earlier fears it may be cancelled | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8477263/The-Queens-annual-trip-Balmoral-going-ahead-despite-earlier-fears-cancelled.html)
Wonderful! Will give the Windsor staff a return to normalcy but so important for the Queen and the DofE to be at Balmoral for the later summer and fall. She loves it there and it so healthy. Of course, the Duke may well be wanting to go back to Sandringham to check on his projects there first.
The Queen opens historic garden at Windsor Castle for the first time in forty years ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queen-opens-historic-garden-at-windsor-castle-for-the-first-time-in-forty-years-146953/)
QuoteAs of the August 8th 2020 until September, weekend visitors to Windsor Castle will have the pleasure of enjoying the splendour of the East Terrace and Gardens which have been opened to the public for the first time since the 1970?s.
These beautiful gardens have had numerous purposes over the centuries and have been opened to the general public on occasion over the years.
I like the bed of roses planted around the fountain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqFepM1qLRU
What a treat to see the garden. Thank you for sharing the video
@LouisFerdinand.
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What a treat to see the garden. Thank you for sharing the video @LouisFerdinand.
@TLLK, I am glad that you liked the video. :) :)
Wallpaper Conservation at Buckingham Palace
Wallpaper Conservation at Buckingham Palace - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3tBsMNYEWg)
The Byward Angel at the Tower of London | Beyond Palace Doors - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHcNWyhIei8)
A look at the beautiful 14th century wall paintings in the Byward Tower at the entrance to the Tower of London.
The Gardens of Sudeley Castle
Sudeley Castle Garden - Gardenvisit.com garden tour and history video - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeypDA8aRec)
King Edward I gave Leeds Castle to his wife, Queen Eleanor as a present. Eleanor died in 1290.
When the King remarried, he gave Leeds Castle to his second wife Margaret. This association led to Leeds Castle being nicknamed as the Ladies' Castle.
When Prince Henry Frederick, the eldest son of King James I of England, was created Prince of Wales, St. James's Palace was set apart for his residence with a staff of 426 officials.
Queen Victoria's Throne Chair for Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace will reopen to the public this summer, with visitors able to explore the gardens with self-guided tours for the first time and picnic on palace lawns. The State Rooms will also be open to the public for guided tours from May to September.
Buckingham Palace (https://www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace)
Excellent news and a little sign that things are slowly getting back to normal in the UK. Wearing a mask, limiting the number of guests/attendees and social distancing is the way forward for museums, zoos, gardens, and amusement parks.
My very long awaited trip to England has been cancelled so many times. Even though I wouldn?t be able to travel for at least another year, I really like seeing things open.
I hope they don?t have the surge we have had here in Ontario when things relaxed. We are heading back into another stay at home order tomorrow.
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My very long awaited trip to England has been cancelled so many times. Even though I wouldn?t be able to travel for at least another year, I really like seeing things open.
I hope they don?t have the surge we have had here in Ontario when things relaxed. We are heading back into another stay at home order tomorrow.
I know that
Quote from: Macrobug67 on April 07, 2021, 04:45:29 PM
My very long awaited trip to England has been cancelled so many times. Even though I wouldn?t be able to travel for at least another year, I really like seeing things open.
I hope they don?t have the surge we have had here in Ontario when things relaxed. We are heading back into another stay at home order tomorrow.
So sorry to hear it. Hopefully vaccinating will help quell the surge in Ontario. Here in New England there is a slight surge, but there is a huge boost in those who are fully vaccinated, and the kids are going back to school in three weeks.
We are so behind. My over 80 parents and I have had our first shot but the government is stretching out the second to 16 weeks instead of 3. I am worried about it.
We have maybe 5 % of the population with 1 shot and even less with both. It is total shambles
I think Britain is doing better after the horrid time that they have had. It is encouraging seeing things slowly open
The Waterloo Chamber of Windsor Castle contains a carpet made for Queen Victoria in Agro, said to be the largest seamless carpet in Europe.
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Calidot Castle is in Monmouthshire, Wales. In 1373 the castle passed to Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester. He added the three-storeyed Woodstock Tower. The castle passed to his daughter Anne, who married Edmund Earl of Stratford.
Ha! :blowkiss: I was just reading about this castle last night!
Queen set for no-fly zone over Windsor Castle (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/queen-set-for-no-fly-zone-over-windsor-castle/ar-BB1fYZ0c)
QuoteThames Valley Police has begun a consultation on a ?Restricted AirSpace Order? that extends within a 1.5 mile radius and up to 2,500ft above Windsor Castle. Aircraft breaching the restrictions would face prosecution, police warned.
The restrictions could also benefit the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, whose official UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, is less than half a mile away.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly spent ?50,000 of their own money soundproofing the premises to block out aircraft noise.
Noise from aircraft taking off and landing at Heathrow airport, less than 8 miles from Windsor Castle, is said to have frustrated the Royal family in the past.
This is a good thing.
It is an excellent idea just for safety alone. 911 showed the destruction a plane could do to a building. Destroying Windsor Castle wouldn't be a devastating blow to government or economy but it would be to British psyche.
QUIZ: How well do you know Buckingham Palace? | HELLO! (https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018011845553/quiz-buckingham-palace-facts-trivia-royals/)
I got 8/10. Not bad. Though, honestly, I missed the acreage of the garden by 1. Jeez.
I got seven out of ten. I miscalculated the number of bathrooms and the garden acreage.
I did terrible...only 40%...stupid barber question and of course a many others :blush:
Acre and barber for me
Orford Castle was built by King Henry II as a coastal defense against possible invasion and to strengthen the King's hand against the Earl of Norfolk, Hugh Bigod.
The Quire Ceilng of St. George's Chapel of Windsor Castle
England, Berkshire, Windsor, Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel, The Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-windsor-castle-st-georges-castle-the-quire-57894786.html)
Just a picture of Windsor Great Park today, 1 mile from Windsor Castle
Photography by MajestyJoeLittle
How beautiful is this.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1B-YNCXEAMOaUU?format=jpg&name=small)
I want to be there. Just me, a blanket, a good book, crunchy apples and strong cheddar cheese.
An illustration of Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/balmoral-castle-image68701821.html)
The reservicing of the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace
The reservicing of the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1431GUG8WGU)
Buckingham Palace Gardens to open to the public for self-guided tours and picnicking on Friday July 9 2021 and will remain open until September. Funds raised by ticket sales will go towards the ongoing work for Buckingham Palace.
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-57688738 (Watch the video!) :flower3:
Woodstock Palace is located in Oxfordshire, England.
On August 5, 1301 Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent, son of King Edward I of England, was born at Woodstock Palace.
Woodstock Palace - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_mb_gUbBXk)
A thread to discuss the BRF at the Sovereign's Private Estates
HM The Queen receives an official welcome at Balmoral from the 5 SCOTS, Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland #Royals #Scotland #TheQueen #Balmoral #RoyalFamily
https://twitter.com/royalfocus1/status/1424700702471958528?s=20
Queen attends official welcome ceremony at Balmoral (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9876509/amp/Queen-attends-official-welcome-ceremony-Balmoral.html?__twitter_impression=true)
Loved watching this today. So remarkable that at the age of 95 she does quite a bit of walking during these engagements. She didn't spend much time with the mascot, though. He was quite naughty in the past.
I loved seeing HM arriving at Balmoral, that is my very favorite place on this planet, so beautiful among the mountains of Scotland. I must be a bit sad for her as this is the first time without Philip. I hope all her family comes for a long visit with all the babies on board with all their dogs. By the way, that color really is great on her, makes her seem soft and inviting, more approachable.
Quote from: Nightowl on August 10, 2021, 05:44:46 AM
I loved seeing HM arriving at Balmoral, that is my very favorite place on this planet, so beautiful among the mountains of Scotland. I must be a bit sad for her as this is the first time without Philip. I hope all her family comes for a long visit with all the babies on board with all their dogs. By the way, that color really is great on her, makes her seem soft and inviting, more approachable.
And she still has that brilliant smile. I, too, think about the sadness she must feel as they were such a pair and a partnership.
That smile is gone for sure?! Andrew and Fergie arriving today at Balmoral, ruining everyone else. I'm doubting the Cambridge's will attend. Only if Andrew and Fergie leave the premises.
The Queen arrived at Balmoral Castle today, was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr Alexander Manson) and then inspected the Royal Guard found by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
- Court Circular || 9 August 2021
I find it so disturbing about Andrew, and why can't Sarah just be quiet for once. I am sure HM has enough to do and think about and only wants some peace and quiet for a time. Good grief, HM is over 90 years old and still works each day even reading the red boxes is work. And here comes the favorite child who is suppose to be an adult with problems that are decades old and that now are the cause of problems for HM. I would think by now that the family would want to let their mother, grandmother and head of the family to have some time to herself to grieve for her husband whom I bet she is missing more than ever.
Do you really think that the Cambridges are going ot make a fuss? they may disapprove of Andrew and Sarah, but he is still the queen's favourite son and I doubt if she wants people hissing disapproval about him even if she is disappointed with him.
Not going whilst Andrew is there is no fuss.
Quote from: Amabel2 on August 11, 2021, 10:35:27 AM
Do you really think that the Cambridges are going ot make a fuss? they may disapprove of Andrew and Sarah, but he is still the queen's favourite son and I doubt if she wants people hissing disapproval about him even if she is disappointed with him.
IMO Cambridges along with the Tindalls and Peter Phillips might still choose to go there for a long weekend prior to school reopening if they all stay in one of the outlying properties on the estate that are away from the Yorks. Or if they know that the Yorks are going to be away from Balmoral during their stay.
The Cambridges go almost every year. I can't see this year will be any different.
Quote from: Amabel2 on August 11, 2021, 10:35:27 AM
Do you really think that the Cambridges are going ot make a fuss? they may disapprove of Andrew and Sarah, but he is still the queen's favourite son and I doubt if she wants people hissing disapproval about him even if she is disappointed with him.
Right, and at this time the rational members of the family are very conscious of the need for unity and calm. Also, I don't see Kate making a fuss about much of anything as she is not a drama queen.
Quote from: TLLK on August 11, 2021, 02:41:07 PM
IMO Cambridges along with the Tindalls and Peter Phillips might still choose to go there for a long weekend prior to school reopening if they all stay in one of the outlying properties on the estate that are away from the Yorks. Or if they know that the Yorks are going to be away from Balmoral during their stay.
Wishful thinking on my part, but I'd like to think that the Cambridges would spend more than a long weekend and spend some time with Charles and Camilla as well as the others. I do think they enjoy their time with the Tindalls and Phillips, and also with Sophie and Edward. Perhaps their visits will overlap.
Please post articles about the Queen and the members of her family at the Balmoral Estate in this thread.The Queen is officially welcomed back to Balmoral ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queen-is-officially-welcomed-back-to-balmoral-164153/)
QuoteFor more than 150 years, the Scottish castle has served as a private retreat for British royals. Located in the Scottish Highlands, the royals typically hold dances, picnics, and go on shooting parties while staying there. The property has been in the royal family since 1845 when Queen Victoria?s husband, Prince Albert purchased the castle and the surrounding 7,000-acre estate.
Many of the private family photos shared by members of the BRF after the DoE's passing were taken at Balmoral.
The Royal Family shares special photos of Prince Philip and his great grandchildren ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-royal-family-shares-special-family-photos-of-prince-philip-and-his-great-grandchildren-158467/)
Queen Elizabeth Is Spending Her First Summer at Balmoral Since Prince Philip's Death (https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a37130867/queen-elizabeth-balmoral-summer-after-prince-philips-death/)
The DoY, his former wife Sarah and the Brooksbank family have now joined HM at the Balmoral Estate. (Unfortunately all articles are referring to Andrew's legal issues.)
Prince Andrew joined at Balmoral by daughter Eugenie as legal team accused of 'stonewalling' over sexual assault claims | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/prince-andrew-lawyer-taking-duke-of-york-to-court-over-sexual-assault-allegations-accuses-him-and-his-legal-team-of-stonewalling-12378304)
Charles and Camilla arrived today. They both look gloomy in the pics.
Charles heads to Royal Deeside for 'Andrew crisis talks': Prince of Wales heads to his residence near Balmoral where embattled Duke of York is staying with the Queen after new Virginia Roberts sex assault claims
Prince Charles spotted heading to Balmoral ahead of awkward talks with Andrew over 'rape' accusation | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9888199/Prince-Charles-spotted-heading-Balmoral-ahead-awkward-talks-Andrew-rape-accusation.html)
More gloomy pictures of Charles today
If interested in the gloomy pictures.
Prince Charles seen ahead of crisis talks with Prince Andrew following Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9892041/Prince-Charles-seen-ahead-crisis-talks-Prince-Andrew-following-Virginia-Giuffres-lawsuit.html)
Not sure if he is gloomy. He is driving, concentrating on the road. Maybe he is tired after a 6 hour drive. Annoyed that paps are there during his vacay. Stomach upset.
So many scenarios. DM is trying to create a story.
Quote from: Macrobug67 on August 13, 2021, 11:27:09 PM
Not sure if he is gloomy. He is driving, concentrating on the road. Maybe he is tired after a 6 hour drive. Annoyed that paps are there during his vacay. Stomach upset.
So many scenarios. DM is trying to create a story.
What person who is driving constantly grins like a loon while doing so? And I think you have hit the nail on the head with your sentence about spotting paps/press photographers hanging about, no doubt hoping for a glimpse of the Yorks. Knowing what the RF and Charles in particular think of the British Press, if he is feeling ?gloomy? it?s for that reason IMO.
Well, when I grin like a loon while driving, other drivers tend to speed ahead or back off. Leaving me to enjoy my nice secluded little bubble of tranquility while doing 120km.
The press are lucky that Charles is aware that a hit and run would not be good PR.
When I do it other drivers probably think ?Drunk again!? or ?Nutty as a fruit cake!?
I'm too busy singing along to the radio/CD though I should probably limit my head banging while I am actively driving. :D
I wonder if Charles sings along to his favorite operas?
Here's one of my favorite Charles and Balmoral associations from 2012 when he visited the BBC Scotland studios and presented the weather which coincidentally highlighted Balmoral and the Castle of Mey's weather that day. :lol:
BBC weather with PRINCE CHARLES (very funny) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLHMrnRX4Io)
A gallery of photos taken at Balmoral with members of the BRF from Victoria to Elizabeth.
The Royal Family at Balmoral Castle Through the Years in Photos (https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g28834031/royal-family-balmoral-castle-scotland-photos/?slide=25)
August 14. The Prince of Wales/Duke of Rothesay visietd the Grampian Highland Games Gathering at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park at Braemar.
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12287492)
Queen is carrying on with her Balmoral holiday after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9901123/Queen-carrying-Balmoral-holiday-staff-member-tested-positive-coronavirus.html)
I'm sure HM and staff are taking all precautions necessary. I just don't see her taking unnecessary chances, and everyone is getting tested regularly.
Prince William, Kate Middleton Join the Queen at Balmoral | Vanity Fair (https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/08/kate-middleton-prince-william-join-queen-at-balmoral?mbid=social_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=vf&utm_source=twitter)
QuoteThe British summer may be over, but Queen Elizabeth?s spirits were lifted when she was joined by the Cambridges over the Bank Holiday weekend at Balmoral, her beloved Scottish estate.
Vanity Fair can reveal that Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children spent the past week in Scotland, marking their first family get-together since Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died in April.
The long weekend has become an annual fixture in the royals? diaries and according to a source is one the Queen and the Cambridges always look forward to. ?William, Kate, and the children have been enjoying some family time in Scotland and they have just spent some special time with the Queen,? the source says.
?They always enjoy going up to Balmoral, they love the outdoors and walking in the hills and spending quality time with family. It?s where William spent a lot of his childhood and it?s important to him that his children experience what he did as a young boy.?
While at Balmoral, William, Kate, George, 8, Charlotte, 6, and Louis, 3, spend their time taking long walks in the countryside, fishing, horseback riding, and cycling. Barbecues also play an important role during their visits, as Prince Philip was known for cooking for his family al fresco using his own specially engineered mobile barbecue. Last summer, William and Kate enjoyed what was to be their last holiday with the Queen and Prince Philip when they visited after the lockdown.
The article also mentions that the family were reunited with Charles and Camilla that week and spent time with them as well. Typically in pre-COVID years, the Phillips and Tindall families would also come to Balmoral around the same time to enjoy a last break before the school term begins. Not sure if they were able to come this year.
Very nice they spent a week with the Queen as well as Charles and Camilla.
COVID is still with us, but so glad this get together happened - family is so important! I miss seeing HM going to church with a different family member riding in the car with her. Maybe next year!
Winchester Castle is in Winchester, Hampshire, England. King Henry III was born here on October 1, 1207.
Winchester Castle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJeh-ub0ZIc)
Placing this article here as it involves BP, WC, and CH. Curious to see if this is being considered a viable option. (Yes it's the DM, but it might be a possibility.)
Prince Charles will live in 'flat above the shop' in a radical overhaul when he becomes King | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10052791/Prince-Charles-live-flat-shop-radical-overhaul-King.html)
So in summary the article suggests the following when Charles' reign begins:
*Charles and Camilla to BP which would see more of the palace being opened to the public. He'd plan on retaining Highgrove as a weekend retreat.
*Cambridges to WC which reportedly where they'd like to go. Charles finds it too noisy.
*Wessexes and Princess Royal stay at Bagshot and Gatcombe Park. Andrew likely to remain at Royal Lodge.
* Balmoral becomes a museum to QEII and Sandringham is fully open to the public. Cambridges to keep Amner Hall.
*KP likely to remain as is with resident paying rent. No mention of Kents and Gloucesters in the article but likely they'll remain to the end.
I can well believe that there are ongoing discussions about the future of royal estates and homes but I?ll wait and see it happen rather than swallowing this load of tabloid speculation.
Charles and Camilla leaving their comfortable quarters at CH for a flat above work offices and diplomatic missions??? Why? Their home is in central London anyway.
And the Cambridges moving to Windsor Castle, leaving a huge apartment in KP virtually empty and Anmer unoccupied? They?ll be mingling with the visitors in tourist season, no doubt. And we?ve already established here that there are no family-friendly apartments in the castle.
As for Balmoral, I suppose the extended family will cram into Birkhall for the Summer holidays, leaving visitors roaming about this projected museum. And the winter? No tourists there in the snow. I think the journalist who put this together has been exercising the old imagination a bit too much!
Fotheringhay (Fotheringay) Castle was a castle in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England. King Richard III of England was born here on October 2, 1452.
Really an informative article TLLK, Thanks for putting it up here. Of all the places that the royal family has, Balmoral Castle is the most heavenly place on earth to me. If I could live there (in my dreams) I know I would never leave...just a gorgeous peaceful place to live.
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on October 03, 2021, 10:25:09 PM
Fotheringhay (Fotheringay) Castle was a castle in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England. King Richard III of England was born here on October 2, 1452.
I suppose Fotheringhay Castle is more famous among more romantic history buffs for being the last place of imprisonment for Mary Queen of Scots before her execution there in 1587. She was removed to the Castle after the ?discovery? of the Babington Plot in which Mary had entangled herself, though Elizabeth?s Minister Walsingham knew of it all along. Little remains of Fotheringhay now but it must have been magnificent in its day.
Today the 1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery took on guard duties at Buckingham Palace, becoming the first overseas regiment to take part in Changing the Guard since the start of the pandemic.
#DYN Household Troops have guarded the Sovereign since 1660?
The Queen retains a special relationship with The Canadian Armed Forces, acting as Colonel-in-Chief of a number of regiments.
June this year Her Majesty presented the Legal Branch of @ForcesCanada with a Royal Banner to mark their centenary.
#DYK Canada is the country most visited by Her Majesty over the course of her reign?
The Queen is represented in Canada on a day-to-day basis by a Governor General. Find out more about The Queen and Canada:
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1445073935264006154?s=20
Canada | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/canada)
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Off with her veg! The Queen starts selling trendy vegetable boxes at her private Scottish retreat from today. 'Now this is what we call a royal feast,' gushes a Balmoral spokesman.
'Face savouring food. We are delighted to offer a ?10 selection of vegetables from Her Majesty's garden.'
The Balmoral gift shop in Aberdeenshire already offers goods including pale ale ? a favourite tipple of Prince Philip ? and a ?60 bottle of gin, which is up for a gong at the Scottish Gin Awards.
Courtiers hope it will prove a tonic for the monarch in helping to pay the ?3 million-a-year running costs of Balmoral, which has suffered, like most visitor attractions, in the pandemic.
Let them eat kale . . .
Eleanor of Woodstock, the daughter of King Edward II of England, was born at Woodstock Palace on June 18, 1218.
Woodstock Palace - Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_Palace#/media/File:Woodstock_Palace.jpg)
And a fine example here of there being one Queen with reference to green laws in Scotland and Balmoral, and the other making fine speeches about climate change at the opening of the Glasgow conference. One law for one person (the Sovereign) and one for the rest of the UK, or at least that part of it in Scotland that doesn?t possess huge landholdings.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-58005875
Quote from: Curryong on November 03, 2021, 01:26:22 AM
And a fine example here of there being one Queen with reference to green laws in Scotland and Balmoral, and the other making fine speeches about climate change at the opening of the Glasgow conference. One law for one person (the Sovereign) and one for the rest of the UK, or at least that part of it in Scotland that doesn?t possess huge landholdings.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-58005875
What happened? The reconstruction of heating pipes/boilers is more destructive to the property (Balmoral) than leaving it as it is?! Or is it the fact that Her Majesty's lawyers didn't make an announcement of the Bill, despite the fact that anyone can if curious find the bill with the freedom of info act?! I'm not sure what the brouhaha is. People with vast lands hopefully will protect the lands and legally use for agriculture what legally can be used. i.e. the Middleton manor has vast land/acres the Middleton's wanted to cultivate, they requested permission, it was denied because of it's natural preservation, I recall only 1 acre/backyard can be done like a family orchard for personal consumption.
Lancaster Castle is in Lancaster, Lancanshire, England. King Charles II visited Lancaster on August 12, 1660 and released all the prisoners in the castle.
Lancaster Castle: A Journey Through Time! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sIVKsjnaxo)
Buckingham Palace has launched special family tours
Private view / tour: Buckingham Palace Family Guided Tour (https://www.rct.uk/event/buckingham-palace-family-guided-tour-11-2021#/)
The secrets of Buckingham Palace: Inside Queen Elizabeth's London home | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-10235179/The-secrets-Buckingham-Palace-Inside-Queen-Elizabeths-London-home.html)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Windsor Castle unveils festive decor including a 20ft tree and pantomime costumes worn by the Queen and Princess Margaret as teenagers on display for the first time
Windsor Castle State Apartments have been decorated with trees, lights and garlands for Christmas
Visitors will be able to view the decorations, including a special Dining Room display, from today
Costumes made for a teenage Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret are to go on display for first time
Then Princess Elizabeth, 18, wore a pink satin and lace dress for pantomime
Costumes go on display at Windsor Castle today until January 31
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More pictures
Costumes worn by the Queen as teenager in pantomimes are unveiled at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10242381/Costumes-worn-Queen-teenager-pantomimes-unveiled-Windsor-Castle.html)
That is a stunning photograph of the Christmas tree and the spectacular ceiling and chandelier!
Deck one?s halls! It?s Christmas at Windsor - Mail+ (https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/news/royals/129125/deck-ones-halls-its-christmas-at-windsor?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=organic_twitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1637926189-2)
The decorations at Windsor Castle
Christmas at Windsor Castle 2021 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4mtvSUa16E)
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Yahoo News.
Windsor Castle Is Decorated for Christmas, and It's Beautiful (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/windsor-castle-decorated-christmas-beautiful-130000926.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKPjeget_p7bGD1tV2chPgAG98x37Ng8lxrXEjJr-CrNKSoTFo5QfPCiPDkff_IHAVCelHPWoR66YJqxUeORnFR29nh_xS3pZaDH_snw14oqR26m31kJOLq5pwVYZG9LadUdtbmy5PbUqrp605fKNVBQA0lmhYFrcFRx_rRqsqhU)
Christmas Time at Warwick Castle
Christmas at Warwick Castle | OurThemeParkLife - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4qiCMzwMRM)
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Queen Alexandra of England's Christmas tree at Sandringham
Queen Alexandras Christmas Tree At Sandringham Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-queen-alexandras-christmas-tree-at-sandringham-56691542.html)
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Police step up security at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10345429/Police-step-security-Windsor-Castle.html)
Leicester House was in Westminster , London, England. It was occupied by Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia and by Augusta, Princess of Wales.
Leicester House in 1748
Leicester House in 1748 Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/leicester-house-in-1748-image396030276.html)
Named after its original owner, Robert Sidney who was second earl of Leicester.
His father, also Robert Sidney, was the maternal nephew of Robert Dudley (Elizabeth I' favorite). His mother Marry was Robert's younger sister. Dudley's title went extinct in 1588. With the help of Anne of Denmark, it was restored to Dudley's nephew, as a 4th creation.
The Princes of Wales started leasing the house after the death of the 7th earl who had no heir. The freehold was sold by the future George IV to pay debts, and it was demolished in 1791.
Queen Mother demanded RAF created a no-fly zone over the Castle of Mey | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10352311/Queen-Mother-demanded-RAF-created-no-fly-zone-Castle-Mey.html)
Queen Mother demanded no-fly zone around estate so she could nap in peace | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1542239/Queen-mother-afternoon-naps-no-fly-zone-ont)
Queen's Guardsman flattens child who stepped into his path [Video] | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10353195/Queens-Guardsman-flattens-child-stepped-path-Video.html)
Royal Guard Mows Over Young Boy at Tower of London: TikTok Video | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/royal-guard-mows-over-boy-tower-london-viral-video/)
Queen news: Guard appears to knock child over at Tower of London | UK | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1542580/Queen-news-royal-guard-child-knocked-over-Tower-of-London-video-vn)
Queen's Guard knocks over boy while marching on duty - but who is in the wrong? (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17171430/boy-collides-with-queens-guard-tower-of-london/)
I hope the child is okay.
Glamis Castle is located in Angus, Scotland. It is the residence of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKeZV24XESA
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Thames Valley Police have confirmed a 'no fly zone' over Windsor Castle has been approved and will come into effect from 27th January.
@metpoliceuk said previously it would: "further enhance the security at what is an iconic location and keep the community living nearby safe".
https://twitter.com/CameronDLWalker/status/1480985922757873667?s=20
King William I of England founded Nottingham Castle in 1068.
King Richard I used siege machinery to take Nottingham Castle from his brother Prince John, who had seized power while Richard was on Crusade.
Sandringham Estate has been the birth place of more than one future royal ie Diana, Princess of Wales was born at Park House. Here's a look at Appleton House which was the birthplace of Norway's King Olav. Olav was only child of King Haakon and Queen Maud and was also the grandson of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. The Norwegian Royals still maintain a close relationship to their British cousins.
A little house and one of the 20th century?s most popular royals ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/a-little-house-and-one-of-the-20th-centurys-most-popular-royals-171284/)
Quotet was a quiet country house, described by several who knew it as ??little?? and a ??pied a terre?, given as a wedding present to a royal couple who were expected to linger on the fringes of regal life. Yet on July 2nd 1903, it became the birthplace of one of the most popular and celebrated monarchs of the 20th century. For it was at Appleton House, on the Sandringham Estate, that the story of King Olav V of Norway began.
The house was the English residence of his parents, Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud, youngest daughter of King Edward VII. It had been her proud papa who had handed the property over to the couple, offering it to them as a country home on their marriage in 1896. They were told they could use it for as long as suited them, and although Edward, then Prince of Wales, played it down, calling it a ??small house??, the newlyweds fell in love with it at first sight. Prince Carl wrote that his new home was ??quite lovely?? while Princess Maud described it as a ??perfect paradise?it all seems like a dream??.
It was modest by royal standards even if its twenty rooms, conservatory and landscaped gardens seem more than spacious for a young, married couple who had other homes at their disposal. Edward VII had the grounds laid out in the latest fashions, filled with roses, while the house was nestled amidst the tree-filled parkland of Sandringham.
It was in this rural idyll that the couple welcomed their only child. Prince Alexander Edward Christian Frederik of Denmark was born there on July 2nd 1903, just a few weeks before his parents? seventh wedding anniversary. He was christened at nearby St Mary Magdalene Church and spent plenty of his early days at Appleton, surrounded by his mother?s family. However, change was beckoning.
The King's Audience Chamber in Windsor Castle
The King's Audience Chamber - Windsor Castle Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-king's-audience-chamber-windsor-castle-23931968.html)
Osborne House
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and the Romanovs visited Osborne House while visiting King Edward VII of England.
The Romanovs in Britain: Secret visit to Osborne house - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_oQv8bDjkk)
Buckingham Palace through time to 1675
Buckingham Palace Through Time! (2022-1675) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux8qlyWUR1w)
Framlingham Castle in Suffolk was the residence of Thomas of Brotherton, 1st Earl of Norfolk, who was the son of King Edward I of England. In 1338 King Edward II gave Framlingham Castle to his half-brother Thomas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe8_gTMmrlY
Caerphilly Castle is located in Caerphilly, Wales. In 1326 a small army from France landed. King Edward II and Hugh Despenser ran for cover. For a rime they took refuge at Caerphilly Castle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZzxW1ljtt8
St. James' Palace was secondary in importance to the Palace of Whitehall for most Tudor and Stuart monarchs. The palace increased in importance during the reigns of the early Georgian monarchy.
Lady-in-waiting Anne Glenconner reveals why The Queen Mother refused to redecorate Royal Lodge
Former lady-in-waiting Anne Glenconner reveals why Queen Mother refused to redecorate Royal Lodge - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMXo_ek04fQ)
The interior of the Church of Saint Peter and Vincula in the Tower of London circa 1890
The interior of the Church of Saint Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London Circa 1890 Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/the-interior-of-the-church-of-saint-peter-and-vincula-image66714977.html)
The Brighton Royal Pavikkion
Introduction to the Royal Pavilion - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pay6hkMOuW4)
State Banquet exhibition of Buckingham Palace
State Banquet exhibition Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-state-banquet-exhibition-110076033.html)
Hampton Court Palace Purple and white tulip garden
Hampton Court Palace, London, UK Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-hampton-court-palace-50750395.html)
The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698. It was the principal residence of King Henry VIII.
Rewiring Buckingham Palace
Rewiring Buckingham Palace - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH1sGlo3s2o)
'No royals' to move into Windsor Castle or Buckingham during five-year renovation | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11344699/No-royals-Windsor-Castle-Buckingham-five-year-renovation.html)
Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace set to stay empty with no royals moving in permanently following the Queen?s death | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20195175/windsor-castle-buckingham-palace-stay-empty-queens-death/)
Buckingham Palace will complete by 2027 due renovations but King Charles and Queen Camilla remain at Clarence House but Balmoral Castle remain tourist till Royals get holidays tradition in Balmoral but no royal residence and also Windsor Castle remain tourist and also Royals have traditional Easter church every year and also Sandringham always traditional for Royals have Christmas holidays include past to present of late King George VI and late Queen Elizabeth II
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'No royals' to move into Windsor Castle or Buckingham during five-year renovation | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11344699/No-royals-Windsor-Castle-Buckingham-five-year-renovation.html)
Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace set to stay empty with no royals moving in permanently following the Queen?s death | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20195175/windsor-castle-buckingham-palace-stay-empty-queens-death/)
Buckingham Palace will complete by 2027 due renovations but King Charles and Queen Camilla remain at Clarence House but Balmoral Castle remain tourist till Royals get holidays tradition in Balmoral but no royal residence and also Windsor Castle remain tourist and also Royals have traditional Easter church every year and also Sandringham always traditional for Royals have Christmas holidays include past to present of late King George VI and late Queen Elizabeth II
We don?t know at all about whether Charles will continue the Queen?s traditional holidays at various homes. Just because the Queen did something on a regular rota for 70+ years doesn?t mean that the new King is going to follow the never-ending schedule.
For instance Charles has never seemed to me to be thoroughly happy at Sandringham since boyhood. As soon as he got Highgrove Sandringham was virtually forgotten about by Charles except for the occasional shoot years ago and a few days, literally, at Xmas. William is fonder of Norfolk than his father is. Xmas could return to being celebrated at Windsor as it was formerly, for all we know.
As for Balmoral, my guess is that the RF may well continue to use accomodation cottages in the grounds for their summer hols as many have done for years, while C+C could well continue to use Birkhall in preference to opening up the whole big house (or castle.)
Its obvious that BP won?t be used as a home again for years due to longtime necessary renovations and I?m glad that the ridiculous and fanciful tales in the Press about the Wales?s moving momentarily to live in Windsor Castle has proven to be a crock. I never believed the stories anyway, but IF it was ever considered I guess the thought of one very privileged family having three+ homes at a time of crises in homelessness in the UK put that back in its box!
They still have the homes. They are not going to lose Windsor or sell it and IMO it mgiht as well be used if its there. The queen got a good deal of use out of Windsor in the last 2 years of her life.
Yes, Queen Elizabeth and other monarchs certainly loved Windsor (and Sandringham) above BP, in spite of the planes from Heathrow flying directly overhead. However, Elizabeth was a monarch and HOS. No Princes of Wales or secondary heirs have lived there fulltime as a primary residence, at least in modern times.
When the then Cambridges were supposedly going to move into Windsor Castle William was second in line and you could see that various elements of the media were gearing up to point out that the Cambridges already had a huge apartment at KP, a large country house in Norfolk (helped by British taxpayers) and Adelaide Cottage (as well as a cottage on the Balmoral estate.)
It may have been a toe in the water exercise by KP to see how the suggestion would go in light of media publicity, I don?t know, but the fact that it?s been quietly dropped shows that it would have been considered bad optics at a time of extreme financial woes for the economy and the country.
Sudeley Castle
This video includes shots of inside Sudeley Castle.
Stunning Sudeley Castle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUBIck3Z5-s)
Inside Hever Castle
Inside Hever Castle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-SY8dF0nQ8)
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The statue of Father Time on the grounds of Sandringham House was a gift from Queen Mary in 1950.
Mary Evans FATHER TIME STATUE 10144559 (http://www.maryevans.com/history/Father-Time-Statue-10144559)
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Now how does that statue represent *time*? I don't get it!
Quote from: Nightowl on December 03, 2022, 09:12:06 PM
Now how does that statue represent *time*? I don't get it!
I agree. Isn?t he always represented with a scythe representing our allotted time on earth, but it?s not clear on that statue. A young person, virginal, sweet, on the verge of adult life is sometimes shown with him, but that?s not clear either.
Here?s another representation, in porcelain this time.
Object of the Week: Father Time - SAMBlog (https://samblog.seattleartmuseum.org/2016/11/father-time/)
Christmas arrives at Althorp
Christmas Arrives at Althorp - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwjhPLok_Zg)
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Highclere Castle is decorated for Christmas
There were sixty trees inside and out.
See How The ?Downton Abbey? Castle Is Decorated For Christmas - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeBPdj91aPw)
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Windsor Castle in preparation of King George V's Silver Jubilee
Windsor Castle in preparation of George V's Silver Jubilee? | Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18378305@N00/51662832338)
A Tour of Six Royal Palaces in the UK
Take a Tour of the Queen's Six Amazing Royal Palaces Across the UK - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR6Tdhx77H8)
Bridewell Palace in London was built as a residence for King Henry VIII.
He used it as a royal residence from 1515 to 1523.
Bridewell was the first royal palace not to have a great hall.
Bridewell Palace, London Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/bridewell-palace-london-image155017275.html)
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on February 11, 2023, 09:05:18 PM
Bridewell Palace in London was built as a residence for King Henry VIII.
He used it as a royal residence from 1515 to 1523.
Bridewell was the first royal palace not to have a great hall.
Bridewell Palace, London Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/bridewell-palace-london-image155017275.html)
The Palace, the site of preliminary talks by Papal delegates and others as to whether Henry VIII would be permitted to divorce Katherine of Aragon, later had a very mixed history. The Palace ceased to be used as a Palace by the 1530s and was used by the French Ambassador.
From Wikki
In 1553, Edward VI (who had no use for it) gave the palace over to the City of London for the housing of homeless children and for the punishment of "disorderly women". The City took full possession in 1556 and turned the site into a prison, hospital and workrooms. In 1557 the City authorities created a joint administration for the Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals when Bethlem Royal Hospital also became the responsibility of the Bridewell Governors.[3]
Bridewell became a generic term for a prison and later, as Britain colonised all over the world, the use of the term became common, even in the US. The remaining bits of the old Palace were demolished by the Victorian authorities in the 1860s, as a.new city arose.
St Brides Church nearby in Fleet St is a beautiful building, much associated with newspapers and journalism. The last of the seven Churches on the site (designed by Sir Christopher Wren) was gutted by German bombs in 1940, but has been fully restored.
Knowing that KCIII has always been very interested in landscape architecture and gardening, I'm not surprised that this work is beginning at Sandringham. Highgrove draws many gardening and plant enthusiasts, so likely Sandringham will now have another draw for these tourists in the future.
Work begins on King Charles' climate-friendly topiary garden at Sandringham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11741837/Work-begins-King-Charles-climate-friendly-topiary-garden-Sandringham.html)
QuoteWork has begun on King Charles' new climate friendly Topiary Garden on the Royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Images show diggers working on a formerly immaculate lawn - which was previously used in the WW2 'Dig for Victory' campaign - on the estate.
Now the large pristine lawn on the west wide of Sandringham House has disappeared as work has continued to transform the acre of land into the new garden over this weekend.
Photographs of the area reveal it is currently a large expanse of earth after the turf was removed to make way for the new beds and paths.
The topsoil and turf will eventually be ameliorated and used back in the beds of the Topiary Garden, which will have a decorative aspect and bring increased naturalistic planting to the area to improve biodiversity.
Some background information on Thatched House Lodge which is the long time home of Princess Alexandra of Kent. The princess and her late husband Sir Angus Ogilvy had declined a grace and favor residence and instead opted for a lease on THL located in Richmond Park. By contrast Alexandra's brother and sister-in-law live in a grace and favor lodging like their cousins the Gloucesters.
A rare new insight into the secret home of Princess Alexandra ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/a-rare-new-insight-into-the-secret-home-of-princess-alexandra-186372/)
The Prince of Wales Bedroom in Althorp House
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales visited Althorp House.
The Prince of Wales Bedroom - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PBYQ1D7yUI)
Queen Catherine Parr's abandoned mansion
Henry VIII's Widow Catherine Parr's Abandoned Mansion | Tudor England - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho3YwoVo1pg)
A new exhibit will open at Buckingham Palace in April 2023 which is titled "Dressing the Georgians."
Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians: (https://www.rct.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/style-society-dressing-the-georgians/the-queens-gallery-buckingham)
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Our exciting exhibition explores what the Georgians wore, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court.
Discover what fashion can tell us about life in the 18th century, a revolutionary period of trade, travel and technology which fuelled fashion trends across all levels of society. Delve into the Georgians? style story and get up close to magnificent paintings, prints and drawings by artists including Gainsborough, Zoffany and Hogarth, as well as luxurious textiles, sparkling jewellery, and a range of accessories from snuff boxes to swords.
St. James' Palace from Pall Mall 1817
St James's Palace from Pall Mall, London. Antique engraved print 1817 Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/st-jamess-palace-from-pall-mall-1817-image184807772.html)
Can archaeologists find Queen Elizabeth I's royal palace Richmond Palace?
Can Archaeologists Find Queen Elizabeth I?s Opulent Medieval Palace? | Time Team | Chronicle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkSgPXyN_6I)
Balmoral Castle Living Room
Balmoral Living Room Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/balmoral-living-room-image7115785.html)
Bridewell Palace in London was built as a residence for King Henry VIII.
He used it as a royal residence from 1515 to 1523.
Bridewell was the first royal palace not to have a great hall.
Bridewell Palace, London Stock Photo - Alamy (http://www.alamy.com/bridewell-palace-london-image155017275.html)
Inside the State Rooms of Windsor Castle
Inside The State Rooms Of Windsor Castle With Dan Snow - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkPVESvTB4k)
King Edward I of Englan's Conwy Castle
Exploring King Edward I's Famous 'Ring of Iron' Castle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjOO0uuP4_o)
Balmoral Castle Tour
Balmoral Castle Tour: The Queens Scottish Castle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI09O54sK3U)
Leeds Castle is referred to as The Ladies' Castle of England.
Leeds Castle: Ladies' Castle of England - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slz5g-PgMnQ)
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Beaumont Palace in Oxford, England is the birthplace of King Richard I of England.
Pin on Ancestry Travel (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/65724475798456109)
King Edward I's Conwy Castle
Exploring King Edward I's Famous 'Ring of Iron' Castle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjOO0uuP4_o)
A gentleman visited Buckingham Palace and regretted it!
Visited Buckingham Palace & Regretted It - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORQd_Tg7Bgw)
Hever Castle: The Long Gallery
Inside Hever Castle The Long Gallery - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4GI-gFEgMM)
The Library of Althorp House
House & Home - This Traditional English Library Has Ties To The Royal Family (http://www.houseandhome.com/gallery/an-inside-look-at-charles-spencers-favorite-room/#image-2)
Three tapestries at Hever Castle
Three tapestries - Hever Castle | Mary tudor, Tudor history, Tudor (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/181410691228185829)
St. James Palace
London's oldest Royal Palace
London's Oldest Royal Palace - St James Palace! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Zo0jkQGy4)
Hampton Court Palace *** The Georgian House
The Georgian House, Hampton Court Palace - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4NAwOFt1TY)
King Henry VIII used Hampton Court Palace to demonstrate magnificence and power through lavish banquets, extravagant court life and expensive art.
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Windsor Castle with Christmas decorations
Windsor Castle unveils its 2023 Christmas decorations - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLa1QWC61kA)
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The Christmas tree at Highgrove House
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20201223103262/prince-charles-duchess-of-cornwall-christmas-tree-highgrove-house
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Queen Maud of Norway's Chamber, Arundel Castle
Queen Maud's Chamber, Arundel Castle stock image | Look and Learn (http://www.lookandlearn.com/history-images/M093408)
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This looks like an early 19th century sketch done on the spot and quite realistic. Medieval bedrooms didn?t have much furniture. The space was dominated in nobles? rooms by elaborate beds.
Room in Hever Castle
Room in Hever Castle stock image | Look and Learn (http://www.lookandlearn.com/history-images/M805291)
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Inside Sandringham, Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 March 1888
Inside Sandringham stock image | Look and Learn (http://www.lookandlearn.com/history-images/U270466)
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Ancient furniture at Hever Castle
Ancient Furniture at Hever Castle stock image | Look and Learn (http://www.lookandlearn.com/history-images/M805290)
King Charles III came to rest at the Castle of Mey
King Charles came to rest at the romantic Castle of Mey - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHBvMUudtqg)
Queen Elizabeth II in a pretty room of Hillsborough Castle 2008
Queen Elizabeth II meets Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Shaun... News Photo - Getty Images (http://www.gettyimages.com/license/80305380)
History of Buckingham Palace
History of Buckingham Palace | most famous royal residence | home of the monarchy | History Calling - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRbvcoeX06g)
The King's Library, Octagon Room in Buckingham Palace
http://www.lookandlearn.com/history-images/XJ100579
Sandringham House is filled with the spirit of the King's gentle - and very English - grandfather, George VI, writes HUGO VICKERS. No wonder Charles has gone there there to recuperate -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13077913/Sandringham-House-spirit-Kings-gentle-grandfather.html
It is nice that King Charles III feels a closeness to King George VI at Sandringham House.
I like the idea of Charles laying down rugs which had been hidden away.
I like the idea he is working with the gardens.
Buckingham Palace gates are boarded up after driver crashed into them in late-night smash which saw armed police yell 'keep your hands on your head'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13179109/Dramatic-moment-car-crashes-Buckingham-Palace-gates-armed-police-yell-hands-head-driver-arrested.html
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on February 24, 2024, 10:14:27 PMIt is nice that King Charles III feels a closeness to King George VI at Sandringham House.
I like the idea of Charles laying down rugs which had been hidden away.
I like the idea he is working with the gardens.
This is very nice.
Kensington Palace - Behind Closed Doors
https://www.ok.ru/video/5652620053039
King Charles is allowing tours of the inside of Balmoral Castle near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, for the first time ever - costing £150 with afternoon tea -
https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/27070895/king-charles-lets-tourists-inside-balmoral-aberdeenshire/
That is indeed a hefty price, especially if you have a family and want afternoon tea. And while many tourists will of course gulp and pay it, many won't, and I really can't see too many Scots themselves coughing up that amount.
Plus, the main objection to Charles making a sum that will really help with the maintenance of Balmoral Castle is the fact that few tourists to the UK and even fewer Scots wish to travel up north between the months of October and Easter time of the following year.
That's a long time for a hefty piece of 19th century stone architecture to be left empty, together with the cottages for hire on the estate. The further north you go in Scotland, the more dire the weather in the colder months and that's a fact.
The only way to 'cure' it would be to put the castle on wheels and trundle it down to London for the winter, lol. Otherwise, well, at the above prices it might show a profit at the height of the summer season but otherwise No.
The newly reserviced East Wing of Buckingham Palace is to open for public tours for the first time this summer -
https://www.rct.uk/event/the-state-rooms-and-east-wing-highlights-tour-07-2024
What visitors on £100 Balmoral tours will see: Tourists can wander Drawing Room - filled with centuries-old heirlooms - where the late Queen was photographed days before she died, as well as Page's Lobby and 'red corridor' where Rishi met the King -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13267337/Balmoral-new-tour-drawing-room-Queen-Victoria.html
Balmoral Castle's website has crashed after it announced it would be opening its doors to the public for the first time this summer.
Tickets start at £100 - but the website can't keep up with demand as just 40 tickets are up for grabs each day -
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1884349/balmoral-castle-tickets-tour
Princess Alexandra of Kent's home
http://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/202111118126586/the-queen-cousin-princess-alexandra-home-inside-thatched-house-lodge
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 03, 2024, 02:41:00 PMBalmoral Castle's website has crashed after it announced it would be opening its doors to the public for the first time this summer.
Tickets start at £100 - but the website can't keep up with demand as just 40 tickets are up for grabs each day -
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1884349/balmoral-castle-tickets-tour
Yes, with the operative word being summer (and early autumn.) We'll see in the future how many visitors venture up to the Scottish Highlands in November, December, Jan and Feb.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 03, 2024, 02:41:00 PMBalmoral Castle's website has crashed after it announced it would be opening its doors to the public for the first time this summer.
Tickets start at £100 - but the website can't keep up with demand as just 40 tickets are up for grabs each day -
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1884349/balmoral-castle-tickets-tour
What a fantastic opportunity for tourists to visit this historic royal site that has been the private holiday home for generations.
The Mary Moser Room in Frogmore House
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/425449496062890906
Why the royals are no fans of Buckingham Palace... and what it's really like to live there - as revealed by HUGO VICKERS:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-13296929/British-Monarchy-Royal-Family-Buckingham-Palace-little-better-draughty-Edwardian-hotel-says-HUGO-VICKERS.html
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 15, 2024, 06:34:59 PMWhy the royals are no fans of Buckingham Palace... and what it's really like to live there - as revealed by HUGO VICKERS:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-13296929/British-Monarchy-Royal-Family-Buckingham-Palace-little-better-draughty-Edwardian-hotel-says-HUGO-VICKERS.html
BP was disliked by the Royals long before any resemblance with draughty Edwardian hotels have been made. (And actually I have stayed in several hotels of that era that have been cosy and comfortable.) Kings George IV and William IV never really lived there, though inevitably George IV wanted the architecture changed.
The young Queen Victoria and Albert loathed the place. The rooms were small and inconvenient and there weren't enough connecting passageways. It would have been cold in those days before central heating, (Albert felt the cold, Victoria didn't) there were few bathrooms, and when it rained some gutters overflowed directly onto the windows of rooms underneath.
It would have been very cold during WW2 when fuel rationing was in place, and in fact the only royal I know of who didn't mind living there was King Edward VII, who spent a lot of time after the London Season at house parties in the country. Alexandra preferred Sandringham. So BP has been unpopular for centuries.