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The British Royal family are perhaps the most famous family in the world. Since the eleventh century London has been the Seat of the Monarch. The family have several residences in London with many open to the public. Currently King Charles III is the British monarch. He is head of the British constitutional government, the Church of England, British Armed Forces and the Commonwealth. He and his family undertake ceremonial, diplomatic and representative duties. King Charles can be seen Opening the British Parliament, receiving foreign leaders and hosting garden parties at his London home Buckingham Palace.

One of the earliest London residences is The Tower of London, built in the eleventh century by William the Conqueror it is the earliest serving Palace / Fortress built in the United Kingdom. It contains accommodation for the King William, prison accommodation and a chapel. It is one of the most visited palaces in London and impresses today with its white building and huge strength.

St James’s Palace was the residence for Kings and Queens for three hundred years up until the reign of Queen Victoria when Buckingham Palace was built as her London residence. St James was built in the sixteenth century by Henry VIII. The Gatehouse, Chapel Royal several Tudor rooms survive. The building is still used for special occasions including the ‘Lying in State’ of Princess Diana following her death. It is also used for Royal baptisms such as Prince George’s in 2013 and large State occasions.

Nearby Buckingham Palace and Clarence House are both official London residences of King Charles. Buckingham Palace and its gardens are open to the public. It is also at Buckingham Palace where visitors can watch the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard where the Kings Guard’s change shifts to protect Buckingham Palace and St. James Palace.

Lesser know Kensington Palace is the official residence of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children. Built in 1602 the palace is set in a park which contains a newly built Memorial Garden to Princess Diana where a statute to the Princess has been commissioned by Prince William and Prince Harry. Kensington Gardens is the park surrounding Kensington Palace. It is a much used London park with gardens, galleries and pleasant walks. As with the other London palaces, Kensington Palace contains a wealth of art treasures for the visitor to enjoy.

Aerial view of the beach.
Brighton
Neoclassical style of the building frontage.
Buckingham Palace
Deer grazing by the river.
Bushy Park
The meridian line and parkland.
Greenwich Park
Rear of the Tudor building from the gardens.
Hampton Court Palace
The clock tower and buildings with the London Eye in the background.
Horse Guards Parade
The Serpentine lake at dusk with wild fowl.
Hyde Park
Ornamental flower beds with tropical tree.
Kensington Gardens
Leeds Castle exterior with turrets.
Kent Castles
Two adult stags in long grass.
Richmond Park
Sun shining through the trees of London's Hyde Park.
Royal Parks
Aerial view of the castle and park.
Royal Windsor
The lake with trees and The London Eye in the distance.
St James's Park
Avenue of trees with pedestrians.
The Green Park
Parkland, trees and lake.
The Regent's Park
The White Tower illuminated at night.
Tower of London
The Gothic architecture of the North Entrance exterior.
Westminster Abbey
Exterior on a bright sunny day.
Windsor Castle
Bletchley Park and Cambridge Tour
Visit Bletchley Park and Cambridge on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Stonehenge and Windsor Castle Tour
Visit the ancient monument of Stonehenge and royal Windsor Castle on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Kent and Castles Tour
Visit Kent's beauty spots and historic castles on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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London Drive Round Tour
Visit London's popular attractions in a one day chauffeur-driven drive round tour with an experienced tour guide.
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Westminster & Covent Garden
Follow in the footsteps of the Great and the Good in the heart of Westminster, from Royal London to "TheatreLand" and the famous West End... Not to be missed!
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Royal parks, royal palaces and neighbourhood squares: the fashionable west end of town - half day west to central trail
A West to Central London walking trail majoring on green spaces. An excellent way to see how London developed and how it all fits together.
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Hampton Court and Hever Castle Tudor Tour
Visit Hnery VIII's Hampton Court Palace and historic Hever Castle on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Windsor and Eton Tour
Visit royal Windsor, the castle and Eton on a chauffeur-driven half day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Westminster & Changing of the Guard
An absolute must: see the famous “Changing of the Guard” ceremony in this lovely walk around Westminster's Royal Parks and Palaces. With views of Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square & Downing Street.
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Classic London Tour
Visit London's popular attractions in a one day private chauffeur-driven tour with an experienced tour guide.
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