Eight perfect palaces fit for a queen
The most lavish palaces in the UK
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Buckingham Palace might be the first royal residence to spring to mind, but the London landmark is far from the only beautiful palace in the UK. Here we take a look at eight other sumptuous homes that have played host to kings, queens, VIPs and the aristocracy throughout time.
Blenheim Palace
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Blenheim Palace
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Blenheim Palace
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The palace dates back to over 300 years ago, but its many lavish rooms still look pristine thanks to an extensive restoration and conservation programme. Visitors can explore the elaborate State Rooms, where among exquisite furniture and impressive portraits, you’ll be able to view the famous Marlborough Tapestries. There’s also the imposing Long Library lined with over 10,000 important books.
Blenheim Palace
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Blenheim Palace
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Kew Palace
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Kew Palace
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Kew Palace
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Kew Palace
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Kew Palace
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Kew Palace
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Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace has been the home of numerous monarchs over the centuries: Queen Victoria was born and spent her childhood there while Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales, have also lived at the palace. Today, it's home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, and the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live in the grounds at the two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage. See inside Harry and Meghan's palace home here.
Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace
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St James’s Palace
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St James’s Palace
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St James’s Palace
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St James’s Palace
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St James’s Palace
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Eltham Palace
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Eltham Palace
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Eltham Palace
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Eltham Palace
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Eltham Palace
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Eltham Palace
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Hillsborough Castle
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Hillsborough Castle
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Hillsborough Castle
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Hillsborough Castle
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Hillsborough Castle
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Hillsborough Castle
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Apethorpe Palace
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Apethorpe Palace
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Apethorpe Palace
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Apethorpe Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
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Outside gardeners will find inspiration in the manicured grounds, including the Royal Kitchen Garden and Privy Garden. And what better entertainment for royalty than a maze? Planted between 1689 and 1695 by George London and Henry Wise, Hampton Court's is one of the most famous hedge mazes in the world, baffling visitors and aristocrats alike with its twists and turns for centuries.
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