Royal Palaces

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official London Residence of King Charles III.

The state rooms of the palace are open to the public during the summer months, while the royal mews - housing the magnificient gold state coach - are also open to be explored separately.

Area
Westminster
Website
www.rct.uk
Hours
Mon
09:30 - 19:30
Tue-Wed
Closed
Thu-Sun
09:30 - 19:30
Last entry
17:15
Photo of the gates of Buckingham Palace
Photo by Dan on Unsplash

Kensington Palace

The London residence of the Prince & Princess of Wales, among others. The house is open for tours and has occasional exhibitions.

The royal helicopter occasionally shows up and shatters the peace but I suppose I’d go everywhere by helicopter if I could too.

Area
Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens
Price
£24.00 - children £12
Website
www.hrp.org.uk
Hours
Wed-Sun
10:00 - 18:00
Last entry
17:00
Photo of the exterior of Kensington Palace
Photo by me, dreadful lighting but oh well

Queens House

Queens House was built for Anne of Denmark, wife of King James I. Now it serves as a gallery packed with nautical artwork, from depictions of the Spanish Armada to World War 2 and beyond.

Despite all this my abiding memory will be learning that the palace has a “writing closet” that is bigger than any room in my flat.

Area
Greenwich
Price
Free
Website
www.rmg.co.uk
Hours
Mon-Sun
10:00 - 17:00
Photo of the black and white tiled floor in the centre of the house.
Photo by me. A gallery full of art and I chose the floor.