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4 days ago · This private walking tour covers the area of St James' known unofficially as London's Royal Village because of its many royal connections. We wander past the OUTSIDE ONLY of Buckingham Palace and St James' Palace, and through two beautiful royal parks, Green Park and St James' Park.
5 days ago · St James’s Palace: the heart of royalty. Located in London, St James’s Palace, with its red-brick facade, has been a pivotal royal residence for centuries. Henry VIII commissioned its construction between 1531 and 1536 on the site of a former leper hospital dedicated to Saint James the Less.
5 days ago · Accession describes the event of a new Sovereign taking the throne upon the death of the previous King or Queen. A new Sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies and is proclaimed as soon as possible at an Accession Council in St James's Palace.
1 day ago · This historic street, just a 10-minute walk from DUKES London, is a paradise for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship and quality materials. Explore shops like Floris, a historic perfumery that has been crafting exquisite fragrances since 1730, or Paxton & Whitfield, one of London’s oldest cheese shops, which offers an array of artisanal ...
3 days ago · The Horse Guards Parade ground was originally a palace courtyard in the time of Henry VIII and was used for tournaments. Today it is flanked by St. James's Park, Old Admiralty (former Navy headquarters), Dover House, and No. 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the Prime Minister.
1 day ago · The palace takes its name from the house built (c. 1705) for John Sheffield, duke of Buckingham. It was bought in 1762 by George III for his wife, Queen Charlotte, and became known as the queen’s house. By order of George IV, John Nash initiated the conversion of the house into a palace in the 1820s.
5 days ago · The Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in London, England is hosted to honor the foreign missions accredited to the Court of St James’s in London. Held in December, the event marks the start of the Christmas Season for the British Royal Family.
