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The original frontage of Buckingham Palace as designed by Edward Blore, and viewed from St James's Park Lake, 1897 [From my own collection] During Queen Victoria's long reign she made use a number of royal residences, primarily Windsor Castle in Berkshire, Buckingham Palace in London, Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, Holyrood House in Edinburgh, and Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands. This series primarily features 'behind the scenes' period images from Queen Victoria's Private Apartments which will attempt to portray something of Her Majesty's secluded world away from the public gaze. The quality of all images varies considerably. Actual original extant photographs of Queen Victoria when resident at each Royal residence are also featured. Our fourth blog in this series features images taken at Buckingham Palace. I have also included some semi-state apartments as the decoration of these less-used rooms has markedly changed since the Victorian period. Much of the 'clutter' and even some of the early 19th century decoration of coloured scaliola columns and blue and pink lapis in the public and semi-public rooms were swept away after the accession of Kind Edward VII in 1902. The predominant colour scheme after his 'clean up' then became 'Belle Epoque' cream and gold. Much 'Victorian embellishment' was actually alien to the original Regency style of the building. Queen Mary also left her expert mark on most of the Royal residences with one of her favourite past-times being "redecorating and re-arranging rooms" - apparently much to the despair of her staff. As an expert connoisseur of the arts and especially of the Regency style she did in fact take a keen interest in the Royal collection of furniture and art. This included not only recovering and restoring long lost original furniture and objects d'art but also returning many rooms in Buckingham Palace to an authentic - and intended - Regency style of decoration. These views of the Victorian era Private Apartments generally follow a route from the North end of the West Wing (facing the Palace front lawn and gardens), through Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Private Apartments in the North wing, then along to the east wing facing The Mall. The Minister's Staircase. Note the Memorial Window to the Duke of Clarence. The Minister's Staircase is located in the East Wing at the end of Queen Victoria's Private Apartments. To the North East lie the State Apartments and to South East lie the Private Apartments. A close-up of the Memorial Window to the Duke of Clarence, the son (and heir apparent) of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, who died in 1891. This window, which is visible in the wall above, was later moved and the window space blocked up. The Princess Royal sitting for a portrait in The Throne Room, 1842 The Throne Room lies at the North end of the East Wing, and with the Royal Closet (a small Drawing Room) alongside, separated the State Apartments from Queen Victoria's Private Apartments. The Tapestry Room The Tapestry Room is located in the East Wing near the South East Corner of the Palace and faces the front lawn. Separating The Royal Closet and The Tapestry Room is another Sitting Room which is recorded as having been used in the latter years of Queen Victoria's reign by Miss Charlotte Knollys who served as Lady of the Bedchamber. The Sheraton Room This image is believed to show the Sheraton Room which is located at the very North end of the West Wing and also facing the Palace front lawn. Queen Victoria and four of her children at Buckingham Palace. [L to R] Princess Louise, Princess Helena, Prince Alfred holding Princess Beatrice, Princess Alice, Queen Victoria Taken by Colonel the Hon. Dudley de Ros, 23rd Baron of Helmsley 29 February 1860 The Private Audience Chamber This room would appear to adjoin - or be very close to - The Sheraton Room at the North end of the West Wing of the palace. It does not appear to be the current Queen's 'Audience Room' nor (as some have suggested) the current 'Regency Room' on the Ground Floor. Many rooms have changed their style of decoration - and their use - in the intervening years which makes identification as to their exact original position difficult. One would at least assume that it would be close to 'The Minister's Staircase' shown above. Queen Victoria's Sitting Room, by James Roberts 1855 The rest of Queen Victoria and all of Prince Albert's Private Rooms are all located on the First Floor of the South Wing. Queen Victoria's Sitting Room Queen Victoria's Sitting Room Queen Victoria's Sitting Room Queen Victoria's Bedroom Queen Victoria's Bedroom Queen Victoria's Dressing Room Queen Victoria's Dressing Room Prince Albert's Dressing Room Prince Albert's Dressing Room Prince Albert's Writing Room Prince Albert's Music Room (engraving) Prince Albert's Music Room, circa 1870-1900 The Indian Room [Source : Getty Images] The Indian Room, [Little] Chinese Room and The Pavilion Breakfast Room all form the last three rooms at the East end of the South Wing. Some rooms at Buckingham Palace have a Chinese theme. That is because they feature furniture and décor which were originally based in the Prince Regent's oriental-style Royal Pavilion at Brighton (later sold by Queen Victoria to fund building work at Buckingham Palace). The [Little] Chinese Room [Source : Getty Images] The Pavilion Breakfast Room, which lies at the extreme east end of the South Wing included many features removed from the Brighton Pavilion Music Room and Banqueting Room which Queen Victoria sold to the town of Brighton in 1850. The Pavilion Breakfast Room, 1850 The Private [Chinese] Breakfast Room The Royal Visitors Gallery [Principal Corridor] The Principal Corridor runs the length of the East Wing facing The Mall. The Duke of Connaught's Bedroom Rooms in the East Wing served as suites for Victoria's children. Shown above is Arthur The Duke of Connaught's bedroom, being the third son of Queen Victoria. The Yellow Drawing Room, a watercolour by James Roberts, 1855 The Yellow Drawing Room lies at the south end of the East Wing shown below and served as a Drawing Room for guests. Further round into the North Wing were rooms for the Ladies in Waiting and other senior staff. The Original East Frontage of Buckingham Palace, circa 1900 The Belgian State Apartments : The 'Belgian Apartments' illustrated below are situated at the foot of the Minister's Staircase, on the ground floor of the West-facing garden wing of Buckingham Palace. These rooms, which form a suite, are linked by narrow corridors, one given extra height and perspective by saucer domes designed by the Architect, John Nash. A second corridor in the suite has Gothic influenced cross over vaulting. The rooms themselves are named for King Leopold I of the Belgians, the first King of the Belgians (and Uncle of Prince Albert), who was the first to occupy these rooms. This suite of rooms are now used by visiting Heads of State and other dignitaries. The King of the Belgian's Bedroom The King of the Belgian's Bedroom The Orleans Room The Spanish Room Directly underneath the State Apartments are a suite of slightly less grand rooms known as the semi-state apartments. Opening from the Marble Hall, these rooms have always been used for less formal entertaining, such as luncheon parties and private audiences. The 1844 Room The 1844 Room was decorated in that year for the State visit of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. The 1844 Room The Bow Room [Library] At the centre of this suite is the Bow Room, through which thousands of guests pass annually to the current Queen's Garden Parties on the front lawn. The Bow Room [Library] The 1855 Room This 1855 Room room is named after a visit in that year by Emperor Napoleon III of France. Bibliography : - "Life of Queen Victoria", T Nelson & Sons, London, 1897 (from my personal collection). - Various written and Internet sources. - Most images have been "collected" over the last couple of years and I have not always recorded the source. Most appear to be in the public domain and often frequently copied or are only low resolution however if copyright has been infringed please advise me so that I can remove them or provide a link.

Buckingham Palace is just the beginning.

Blenheim Palace is not, and never has been, a home to the British royal family - and yet it is a palace. Not only that, it is considered by many to be the most magnificent residence in Britain, a rival to Queen Elizabeth II's many not-so-humble abodes.

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From a 50,000-acre estate in Norfolk, England, to a sustainable farm in Wales, these are the 30 regal estates that the Royal Family calls home.

This guide should help you with any questions you might have on visiting the Palace of Holyroodhouse and what a visit is like.

Standing about half a mile south of Windsor Castle in Windsor Home Park, Frogmore House has been a Royal Residence since 1792.

The British royal family’s residences in the United Kingdom include Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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From a 50,000-acre estate in Norfolk, England, to a sustainable farm in Wales, these are the 30 regal estates that the Royal Family calls home.

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Amalienborg is the winter home of the Danish royal family in Copenhagen. It consists of four identical palace facades with rococo interiors around an octagonal courtyard. In the centre of the square is an equestrian statue of Amalienborg's founder, king Frederik V. Amalienborg was originally built in 1750 for four noble families but in 1794 the royal family bought the palaces and moved in. Over the years various kings and their families have resided in the four different palaces. The four palaces are: Christian VII's Palace, originally known as Moltke's Palace Christian VIII's Palace, originally known as Levetzau's Palace Frederik VIII's Palace, originally known as Brockdorff's Palace. Christian IX's Palace, originally known as Schack's Palace Christian VII's Palace Christian VII's Palace is also known as Moltke's Palace. Since 1885 it's been used to accommodate prominent guests, for receptions and ceremonies. From 1971 to 1975 a small kindergarten was established at the palace, and later a schoolroom for Frederik and Joachim. In 2010 a gym was installed in the basement, for the royals' use. Christian VIII's Palace Christian VIII's Palace is also known as Levetzau's Palace. It was where crown prince Frederik had his private apartments until 2004 - when he married Mary and they moved to Fredensborg. On the ground floor is the Amalienborg Museum and on the upper floors there are appartements for prince Joachim and princess Benedikte. Frederik VIII's Palace Frederik VIII's Palace is also known as Brockdorff's Palace. It was the home of queen Ingrid until her death in 2000. It has recently been completely renovated and has been the official home of Frederik & Mary since 2010. Christian IX's Palace Christian IX's Palace is also known as Schack's Palace. In 1967 the palace was restored for queen Margrethe and prince Henrik and it's been the queen's official winter residence ever since.

There are plenty of perks to being a member of the Royal Family, but getting to own mansions and castles like these probably tops the list.

Suivant sa volonté d'ouvrir un nombre plus important de résidences royales au public, Charles III a décidé d'offrir un aperçu du château de Balmoral du 1er juillet au 4 août prochain à une poignée de chanceux. Jusqu'à présent, seuls le parc et la salle de bal de cette demeure tant aimée d'Élisabeth II pouvaient être visités.

There are plenty of perks to being a member of the Royal Family, but getting to own mansions and castles like these probably tops the list.

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This summer, major restoration works began at The Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore, the final resting place of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The Mausoleum is located near Frogmore House, which stands about half a mile south of Windsor Castle in Windsor Home Park.

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Windlesham Moor, in Surrey, was lived in by the late Queen and Prince Philip for two years after their wedding in 1947. There they spent time with their eldest son, the then Prince Charles.

In true royal fashion, Queen Elizabeth II had a home for just about every occasion—some of these properties come with the title, while others came from inheritance. Take a look at the Queen's 6 royal and private dwellings.

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Buckingham Palace is just the beginning.

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The British royal family’s residences in the United Kingdom include Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

IT was the Queen’s traditional Christmas residence for decades, and next month King Charles will return to Sandringham too. The monarch will reportedly spend the first festive period since He…