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!