The Royal Residences

Royal residences

Royal Residence
Throughout the centuries, Britain's kings and queens have built or bought palaces to serve as family homes, workplaces and as centres of government. Some of these are still being used today as official Royal residences and many can be visited by the general public. Find out more in this section.
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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle

The site of Windsor Castle was chosen almost a thousand years ago by William the Conqueror. Since then, it has been inhabited continuously, altered and refurbished by successive monarchs and remains a working residence today. Find out more about this unique building, including how to visit in this section.



Virtual rooms

The Grand Staircase at Buckingham Palace
Navigate your way around a series of spectacular virtual rooms at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.