The Fancy Palaces and Castles Owned by the British Royal Family
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VIVA – The British royal family never stop to be the spotlight in public. Live in luxury, it turns out that members of the British royal family have several palaces to live in.
It is known that there are palaces and castles owned by the family of Queen Elizabeth II. In the past, the terms palace and castle were used to distinguish the form and function of buildings. But now, both have the same functions, such as the place of royal members.
Here are some fancy palaces and castles owned by members of the British royal family.
1. Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous royal residences. Buckingham Palace has been the official place of the British rulers in London since 1837.
The palace has 775 rooms consisting of 19 staterooms, 52 bedrooms for royal members and guests, 188 bedrooms for workers, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms. Here also a balcony where members of the royal family greet their people.
2. Kensington Palace
Currently, Kensington Palace is the home of Prince William's family. Before marrying Meghan Markle, Prince Harry also lived in this palace because it was the residence of several members of the royal family, Kensington Palace was divided into several apartments.
Some parts of the palace are open to the public. Visitors can tour the art collections, crown and jewelry collections, as well as the chambers of the kings and queens of the last days.
3. Windsor Castle
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Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Built-in 1070. This place is where the Queen spent her weekends. The Queen also welcomes guests of honor at this Castle.
The location of the castle was chosen because of its proximity to the capital (a day's drive from the Tower of London) and because it could be used to protect London from western approaches. The castle has been home to the kings and queens of England for nearly 1,000 years.
4. Hillsborough Castle
The queen's territory is not only in England, but also includes Northern Ireland and Scotland. When the queen visited Northern Ireland, this castle became her place.
Hillsborough Castle has a long history, but only officially became the residence of members of the British monarchy in 1925. This is also where the Secretary of State of Northern Ireland resides. Although the castle is heavily guarded, tourists are allowed to come into the park.
5. Holyrood Palace
In Scotland, the Palace of Holyrood became the official home for members of the royal family. Every late June, the queen visits the palace to celebrate Holyrood week.
The palace is open to tourists all year round. People can see the king's chambers, throne room, and a collection of paintings of former Scottish kings.
6. St. James Palace
St. Palace James is the only palace on this list that is not open to the public. Before Queen Victoria's era, this was where the kings and queens of England lived. Currently, no royal members reside in this palace.
St. Palace James is using for royal events, especially charity events. In this palace, there is the Chapel Royal church where Prince George and Prince Louis baptized.
