Frogmore House, the glamorous venue for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s post-wedding party, has attracted Monarchs and lords since the reign of George III and his equally glamorous wife, Queen
A house that has connections to the British aristocracy, the Romanovs, the British Royal Family and diamond mines has got to be a winner – Luton Hoo certainly has a
The Queen left London to begin her Christmas Holiday at Sandringham House, her country estate in Norfolk, yesterday. It is her country bolthole used in December through to February, and
Clandon Park, a stately home in Surrey which was mostly destroyed in 2015, is to be rebuilt for the National Trust, and the designers have now been chosen. The house has
From touring the Tower of London after dark, to sleeping over at Hampton Court, Halloween is on its way to Historic Royal Palaces’ sites, with plenty to keep history and
Beneath the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the birthplace of Henry VIII, Mary I and Elizabeth I has been found: Greenwich Palace. Evidence of the
One of Prince Charles’ most notable achievements is rescue of Dumfries House, saving the property and its large collection of Chippendale furniture for the nation. It has a long story
In Britain we are fortunate enough to have a plethora of stately homes and country houses, built by the rich and powerful of centuries gone by, as a retreat from
A new exhibition of George VI and his family’s coronation robes has just gone on display at The Queen Mother’s childhood home of Glamis Castle. The display – begun on 12th
Perhaps one of the most recognisable stately homes in the UK is now Highclere Castle. Used as the setting for ITV’s successful period drama ‘Downton Abbey’, it has become a
With Halloween upon us, what better way to spend an evening than seeking out ghouls at one of Britain’s best-loved palaces? Hampton Court is offering ghost tours this season –
Nonsuch Palace was perhaps Henry VIII’s greatest architectural achievement, and yet few people know about one of the most stunning Tudor Palaces since it no longer stands today. Located near
A new interactive experience opens at Banqueting House tomorrow, 21st July, letting visitors immerse themselves history of Whitehall Palace, once the largest Royal residence in Europe. For many, Whitehall is simply the
A new exhibition at Kew Palace is to explore the royal education of Queen Charlotte and her daughters, who took a progressive approach to learning for the 18th century. Personal
A selection of events are set to be held in the gardens of Hampton Court in 2016, depicting important events from the Palace’s history as well as some of its
The ‘Lord of the Manor’ series will take a look at the numerous grand estates, stately homes, houses and mansions across the UK. They are often centuries old with many-a story
Known for its role in the lives of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Osborne House lies on the Isle of Wight. Royal History. Owned by Lady Isabella Blachford, Victoria and Albert
