Queen Elizabeth II, with all her legacy and service to the British monarchy, died at the age of 96.
In March 2022, Queen Elizabeth decided to abandon her primary house at Buckingham Palace and move permanently to her beloved Windsor Castle, which she had largely frequented as a weekend retreat.
It was also Elizabeth’s choice for the castle over Buckingham Palace, where she spent her final days with her late husband, Prince Philip, who died a year before.
But Balmoral Castle in Scotland was her favourite of all her houses, and it’s where she spent the final days of her life.
Scroll through to see Queen Elizabeth’s home where she lived during her incredible life.
Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London and the administrative headquarters of the United Kingdom’s monarch. The palace, which is located in the City of Westminster, is frequently at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. The palace has 5 floors and has Neoclassical architecture. On May 25, 2010, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace to address Parliament at the official State Opening of Parliament ceremony at Westminster.
Buckingham Palace began as a large townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. The white drawing room has Neoclassical interiors and luxurious decor. In 1761, King George III purchased the house as a private residence for his wife Queen Charlotte. Architects John Nash and Edward Blore expanded the structure in the nineteenth century by adding three wings around the central courtyard.
On July 9, 1982, British citizen Michael Fagan scaled the palace walls twice which is an event documented in a season of “The Crown.” On his second attempt, he reached Queen Elizabeth’s bedroom, and she awoke when he emerged from behind the curtain. Following the incident, increased security measures were implemented.
The throne room has a Neoclassical theme and is decorated with colour combinations of cream and red with touches of gold.
The green drawing room is decorated with large chandeliers, green sofa sets and chairs, and red carpeted floors. There are also large portraits, a mirror, and candles in the room. The trims, ceiling, and furniture are all gold-plated to give the room a luxurious and expensive appearance.
Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarchy, was established in 1837. There are a total of 775 rooms in the residence, including 19 staterooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms.
The grand staircase has red carpets and gold-plated railings. The steps are marble and the whole area celebrates a mix of white and gold. The space looks very royal and has a Neoclassical theme.
The state dining room is filled with red colour with red patterned wallpaper on walls, red carpets, and red chairs. The dining table is wooden with a glass tabletop and is illuminated by a vintage candle chandelier or candelabra.
Mourners from all over the world will now gather around Queen Elizabeth’s properties to remember her legacy.
But, as the Queen once said, “Grief is the price we pay for love,” and she adored her country and its people.
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