London Royal Buildings

Buckingham Palace, The Queen's Gallery & The Royal Mews

The official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.

Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA  Tel: 020 7766 7300   Email

Clarence House

Standing beside St James's Palace, was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence, who resided there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837. Now the Prince of Wales's official London residence .

St James's Palace,  SW1A 1AA Tel: 020 7766 7303   Email

Eltham Palace 

One of England’s largest but least known medieval royal palace. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, it also has the 15th century Great Hall, the boyhood home of Henry VIII.
 
Court Yard, Eltham, SE9 5QE  Tel: 020 8294 2548

Kensington Palace State Apartments  

A royal residence for for over 300 years. Superb state apartments, lavishly decorated Cupola room, where Queen Victoia was baptised. Impressive displays of paintings from the royal collection within the King’s Gallery

Kensington, W8 4PX  Tel: 0870 751 5170

Kew Palace

George III's family home, set in the grounds of the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is currently closed for major repairs but will reopen during the spring and summer every year, starting from 27th April 2006. Queen Charlotte's Cottage nearby, was used by the King and his family as a summerhouse and today is open for special events at certain times during the year.

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond TW9 3AB Tel: 0870 751 5179

St James’s Palace

Henry VIII commissioned the construction of St. James' Palace and park between 1532 and 1540. St. James' became the principal royal residence when, in 1702, Queen Anne moved the court here following the 1698 fire that destroyed Whitehall Palace. For 3 centuries it served as a residence for the kings and queens of England. St. James' Palace remains the official residence of the sovereign; however, following Queen Victoria's accession in 1837, Buckingham Palace became the new chief residence for her and all succeeding sovereigns. The English court is still officially known as The Court of St. James. Official and ceremonial court functions continue to be held at St. James'.

Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5EA Email