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ROYAL PALACES OF QUEEN ELIZABETH I AND
II
RESIDENCES OF QUEEN
ELIZABETH I
Hatfield House
As a young girl, Elizabeth
was sent Hatfield House,
North London with her sister,
Mary and eventually her
brother, Edward.
Tower of LondonIn 1553, Elizabeth’s sister, Mary became
Queen. Mary was very suspicious of others,
including her own sister, plotting against
her. Elizabeth was sent to become a prisoner
in the Tower of London in 1554. It is said
that when Elizabeth was transported to the
Tower and, fearing the worst, refused to
enter the Tower, sitting on the steps.
However, hunger and the cold eventually
drove Elizabeth to seek the warmth of her
accommodation in the Tower.
Hampton Court
Queen Elizabeth’s court
was often at Hampton
Court Palace in Surrey.
However, it was said to
be one of the Queen’s
least favourite palaces
after she fell ill with
smallpox twice while
staying there.
RESIDENCES OF QUEEN
ELIZABETH II
Buckingham Palace
Originally known as Buckingham House, the palace has been the official residence of the British monarchy since 1837. It is often the focal point of state events and national celebrations.
Windsor CastleA Royal home and
fortress for over 900
years, Windsor Castle,
the largest occupied
castle in the world,
remains a working
palace today. The
Queen uses the Castle
both as a private home,
where she usually
spends the weekend,
and as an official Royal
residence at which she
undertakes certain
formal duties.
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Sandringham House
Located in Norfolk,
Sandringham House
is one of two personal
and
private residences
owned by The Royal
Family, unlike the
Royal palaces that
belong to the Crown.
The Queen usually
celebrates Christmas
at Sandringham each
year.
Task
1. Find out some more
information about one of
the Royal Palaces (its history,
residents, important events
which have taken place,
special features(.
2. Find a picture which
shows the palace it its best
and sketch it!