Queen Elizabeth II of England has died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle. In addition to this royal residence, the monarch had other castles and palaces where she spent her summer and Christmas vacations or that she used on her trips to Scotland. Some of these places are now the residences of members of the royal family, while others are open to the public and can be visited .
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace was the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II until she left it last March. It is located in the center of the city of London , and its history dates back to the 18th century , when King George III bought a mansion in 1761 for his wife, Queen Charlotte. Later, his son, King George IV, remodeled it into the palace it is today. Also, during part of the year, it is open to the public for tours .
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It is located west of London and was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. After leaving Buckingham Palace, it is the place where the queen established her permanent residence. Likewise, the chapel of Saint George, which we find inside, is where the blessing ceremony of the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker and some weddings such as that of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle took place.
Clarence House
Clarence House.
Clarence House Palace is one of the last remaining aristocratic houses in London and the current official residence of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. It was built by John Nash between 1825 and 1827 for George III’s third son, the Duke of Clarence, and was previously the home of Queen Elizabeth I for almost five decades. Similarly, it was the residence of Elizabeth II until she became queen.
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle.
Balmoral Castle was purchased by Queen Victoria in 1848 and is located in the Scottish county of Aberdeenshire . The queen and her family used to spend their summer vacations at this estate. In addition, its grounds and gardens and its ballroom can be visited from April to July.
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace.
Kensington Palace, located in the center of London, has been the home of many members of the British royal family, such as Queen Victoria or Lady Di when she separated from Prince Charles. Here we can visit the exhibition ‘ Victory Revealed’ and learn about the history and life of the queen.
Sandringham Palace
Sandringham Palace.
Sandringham Palace, in the county of Norfolk , was one of the queen’s favorite residences, as it is where she spent Christmas with her family. From April to November, we can visit this royal residence, as well as its gardens and its museum.
St James’s Palace
St. James Palace.
St. James’s Palace was built by King Henry VIII in the Tudor style with red brick and was used as a royal residence for more than 300 years. Prince Charles and Diana lived here until their divorce in 1996 and it is currently the residence of Princess Alexandra of Kent , the queen’s cousin.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse was the Queen’s official residence on her visits to Scotland . It was the home of Maria Estuardo and where she was married. You can visit the palace, as well as the State Apartments, the gardens and the Queen’s gallery, where exhibitions of objects from the royal collection are held.
