The Castle of Mey has been a much beloved retreat of the Queen Mother (1900-2002). It was built between 1566 and 1572 by George Sinclair, 4th Earl of Caithness. The ... read more
Kensington Palace was the residence of the (Dutch) Stadholder-King William III and his English wife, Mary Stuart. The house was remodelled for them by Sir Christopher ... read more
Hampton Court Castle dates from early 15th century and is surrounded by 405 ha (1,000 acres) of parkland and almost 5 ha (12 acres) of gardens, which have been carefully ... read more
Eltham Palace is the former residence, built in the 1930s in Art Deco style, of the eccentric millionaire couple Stephen and Viriginia Courtauld. The site has been a ... read more