Buckingham Palace and other royal residences in Britain

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Buckingham Palace and other royal residences in Britain

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2. The Royal family has a number of different residences in the UK that they stay at
3. It’s no secret that London is widely considered to be one of the greatest cities in
4. Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and
5. Buckingham Palace is often a focal point for significant national celebrations and commemorations. In 2002, a
6. Whilst Buckingham Palace is seen as the administrative hub of the Monarchy, it is also very
7. Buckingham Palace may well be the most well known of royal residences. In the heart of
8. Banqueting House, Whitehall The Banqueting House is the last surviving remnant of the Whitehall Palace, which
9. Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace features both Tudor and Baroque architectural styles which makes it
10. Kensington Palace Kensington Palace was initially built in the 17th century by King William III and
11. Kew Palace Of all the Royal Palaces in London, Kew Palace is the smallest. It was
12. Lambeth Palace Lambeth Palace is the official place of residence for the Archbishop of Canterbury. It
13. Palace of Westminster The Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the House of Parliament, is
14. St. James’ Palace St. James’ Palace was initially built by King Henry VIII on the site
15. Whitehall Palace The Whitehall Palace served as the official residence of the English kings for many
16. Windsor Castle Windsor Castle has been occupied longer than any of the other palaces on this
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The Royal family has a number of different residences in the

UK that they stay at depending on the time
of year and occasion.
Each place has its own purpose, though they all share one thing
in common...they are all massive!
The royal family has two different types of residence- the official state owned royal residences, and their privately owned property.
Those included in the former include Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Holyrood Palace, whilst the latter includes Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House.

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It’s no secret that London is widely considered
to be one

of the greatest cities in the world.
In fact, more than 16million people visit London each year.
There’s plenty of things to see in Britain’s capital, including art museums, beautiful parks, and a wide assortment of tourist attractions.
And of course, one can’t forget London’s many majestic royal palaces.
The Royal Palaces in London are some of the most incredible places a person can see.
When you visit one of these palaces, you’ll be going back to a time when kings and queens ruled the land. These are some of the world’s most significant works of architecture, and they contain some of the most famous works of art as well.
Here are a few of the incredible palaces that London has to offer.

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Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the

UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms.
These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal
and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms,
92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
In measurements, the building is 108 meters long across the front, 120 meters deep (including the central quadrangle)
and 24 meters high.

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Buckingham Palace is often a focal point for significant national celebrations

and commemorations.
In 2002, a music concert was staged in the garden of Buckingham Palace
to mark The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, which included a unforgettable performance of
‘God Save The Queen’ by Brian May from the roof of the Palace and at Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 members of the public were invited to have a special picnic in the Buckingham Palace garden.

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Whilst Buckingham Palace is seen as the administrative hub of the

Monarchy,
it is also very much a family home,
in addition to holding The Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews.
The Queen gave birth
to Prince Charles and Prince Andrew at the Palace, and to this day notice of royal births and deaths are still attached to the front railings for members
of the public to read.
The christenings of The Prince of Wales,
The Princess Royal, The Duke of York and Prince William took place in the Music Room and many Royal Weddings have been celebrated at Buckingham Palace, most recently The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s.

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Buckingham Palace may well be the most well known of royal

residences.
In the heart of the capital, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the British sovereign
since 1837.
Queen Victoria was the first monarch
to settle in the 775-room palace.
She found the original palace lacking
in certain features – in particular a grand room in which to entertain.
She added a large room which was,
at the time of construction in 1853-5,
the largest room in London.
The 40-acre garden sets the scene for summer garden parties and the palace itself is home to the private offices and apartments of the Duke of Edinburgh,
the Duke of York, the Earl and Countess
of Wessex, the Princess Royal,
and Princess Alexandra.

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Banqueting House, Whitehall
The Banqueting House is the last surviving remnant of

the Whitehall Palace, which was
the residence of King Henry VIII. After a fire destroyed most of the palace, the Banqueting House still remained. It is considered to be an important work of architecture, as it is the first English building to be built in the
neoclassical style.
Today, there is still much to see and do
at this magnificent palace.
You can take a walk through its grand hall, the ceiling of which contains nine paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. You can also visit the execution site of King Charles I., and there are paintings and sculptures of King James I and King Charles I to be seen.

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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace features both Tudor and Baroque architectural

styles which makes it one of the unique Royal palaces in London. It was once the home of King Henry VIII and the site where he finally had his son. Later, it was expanded by King William III in an effort to rival the Palace of Versailles in France.
A favorite thing to do when visiting Hampton Court Palace is to explore its famous hedge maze.
You can also check out the Abraham Tapestries in its magnificent Grand Hall
or let the kids play in its Magic Garden. There are also many famous works of art and even a historic tennis court.

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Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace was initially built in the 17th century by

King William III and Queen Mary II. Today Kensington Palace is famous for being the former residence of Princess Diana.
It is also the current home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Catherine) along with the Duke and Duchess
of Sussex (Prince Harry and Meghan) and many other members of the royal family.
Along with being a place of residence for some members of the royal family, it also acts as a museum containing many royal paintings and artifacts. Thus, certain sections of Kensington Palace are open to the public throughout the year. Fans of Princess Diana will also be thrilled to see an exhibit dedicated to her fashion choices over the years. You can even take a tour of the Kensington Palace gardens while learning
more about its history.

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Kew Palace
Of all the Royal Palaces in London, Kew Palace is

the smallest. It was initially part
of a more massive structure, but much of it has been torn down over the years.
What remains is a beautiful mansion full
of majesty and wonder.
It is also well-known for being the place
of residence for King George III during his bouts with mental illness.
One of Kew Palace’s most celebrated attractions is its royal kitchens.
Remarkably, these kitchens have remained relatively unchanged for the last 200 years. You can also explore the royal princesses’ bedrooms or take the kids to the Here Be Dragons exhibit.
Of course, don’t forget to check out the incredible Kew Gardens while you’re there.

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Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official place
of residence for the Archbishop

of Canterbury. It is almost 800 years old, making it one of the oldest Royal palaces in London.
Its beautiful gardens are often used to host
a variety of different events during the summertime.
The Lambeth Palace Library is one
of its most significant claims to fame as
it contains over 120,000 books and religious records, some of which date all the way back to the 12th century.
It’s also known for its Tudor gatehouse which was built in the 1490’s. You’ll want to check out its Great Hall, Chapel, and Crypt while you’re there. Not to mention the beautiful St. Mary-at-Lambeth church.

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Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the

House of Parliament, is almost
a thousand years old. It was the home of the kings until 1547 when it was destroyed in a fire.
Since then, it has become the Parliament’s home, making it one of the most important buildings in London.
This palace is known for being the location
of Big Ben, one of London’s most celebrated attractions. Tourists can also visit the Westminster Hall.
This is the oldest part of the palace and has been the site of many important historical events.
It is also possible to take guided tours of the palace or watch debates as they’re taking place. Nearby is also Westminster Abbey where many royal wedding, coronations and funerals have taken place.

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St. James’ Palace
St. James’ Palace was initially built by King Henry

VIII on the site of a former leper hospital and was dedicated to St. James the Lesser.
It was the home for British monarchs for several centuries. Today, it is used for a variety of official functions along with being the home of several members of the royal family.
Of all the Royal Palaces in London, St. James’ Palace is considered one of the best examples of Tudor architecture.
Although the building itself is not open to the public, there are many things to do in its vicinity.
You can attend services at the Royal Chapel and Queen’s Chapel. You can also visit the bronze memorial to Queen Alexandra.

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Whitehall Palace
The Whitehall Palace served as the official residence of the

English kings for many years. It used to be the largest palace in Europe with over 1500 rooms.
This made it even more extensive than the Palace of Versailles.
This was before it was destroyed in a fire
in 1698.
The only significant part of the complex that remains is the aforementioned Banqueting Hall.
Although most of the palace has been destroyed, you can still see some of its remains.
In particular, it’s still possible to visit King Henry VIII’s wine cellar.
The east side of the site was also redeveloped into the MOD Main Building, which houses the country’s Ministry of Defense.

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Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle has been occupied longer than any of the

other palaces on this list.
It was initially built for William the Conqueror
in the 11th century.
Today, Windsor Castle is well-known for being the preferred home of Queen Elizabeth II.
It is used for official banquets and ceremonies almost as often as Buckingham Palace.
Windsor Castle is a major tourist attraction,
and there’s plenty of things to do when you visit.
In particular, you’ll want to see St. George’s Chapel, which is the burial site for many English kings. The castle also contains much of the Royal Collection of art.
And of course, you can also spend quite a bit of time exploring the castle gardens.