Royal Interiors, Part II

[Vecchiolarry]

Hi,

Oh yes, of course we would be interested!!  Need you ask?
You do such a great job on this thread that anything you post is appreciated!!
Go for it!!!  And, thanks....

Larry

[architect]

Here's Althorp's Ground Floor Plan - As I mentioned, this dates to 1822 - there have been lots of changes to the plans since.

 

[architect]

Here's Harewood House - The top plan is an earlier version proposed by Adam's, the bottom plan is as built and designed by Carr.
 

[architect]

Here's Nether Lypiatt - Prince & Princess Michael of Kent's former country home - will include interior photos of all later
 

[Lindelle]

Had a quick look as I'm a little busy but will have to study more later.
Just wanted to say THANKS!!!!!

[Lindelle]

Yep, just had a better look.
Wow!
Can I ask what a box room is?

[Eddie_uk]

Like a store room where they would store trunks for travelling etc

[Lindelle]

Yeah, I thought it was something like that. Thankyou.

[Lindelle]

Ground floor of St. James' Palace 1890s.

Clarence House in red.

State Apartments in green.

Residence of Princess Victor von Hohenlohe (widow of Queen Victoria's nephew) in yellow.

Residence of Sir Francis Knollys in pink.

Residence of Col A. J. Bigge (later Lord Stanfordham) in charcoal grey.

York House residence of Georgie and May in aqua.

The Lord Chamberlain in dark blue.

The rooms used by Prince Charles as his home after his separation from Diana.  His offices were in part of York House.

St. James is rather a odd designed royal palace, itsn't it?  Quite broken up, no large grand suite of state rooms.  Oh, I know this is the ground floor plan, and there is a suite of larger state rooms on the first floor above the yellow and green dotted rooms.  Nevertheless, it's quite an unflattering and uncomfortable residence for what was, in the 17th and 18th century when among the world's most influential monarchs resided there. 

Can someone tell me why this one has been removed?
Any chance of getting more pics as I didn't get to see these ones of St James.

[Nikola]

Here's Althorp's Ground Floor Plan - As I mentioned, this dates to 1822 - there have been lots of changes to the plans since.

 

Thank you Architetct very much for floor plans!!!

[joye]

Nikola, what might you know please , of The Regency Room at Buckingham Palace?

Where is it situated on the floorplan and what it is used for?

I have read several books on Royalty recently, and The Regency Room is mentioned frequently.

[PAVLOV]

May I get back to the Kents for a moment ? If they have sold their very beautiful country house, and the government has clamped down on Grace and Favour accommodation, where do they live now ? The family silver and other heirlooms have gone, so are they eking out a miserable existence somewhere else ? If so, does anyone know where ?



 

[Lindelle]

Well I thought they were allowed to stay there as long as they back paid the rent, and to do so is why they sold their country house.

[CHRISinUSA]

Correct, at the moment Prince and Prince Michael of Kent continue to occupy Kensington Palace Apartment #10 (incidentally next door the the apartment of the late Diana, Princess of Wales), as they have since their marriage.  For the past 7 years the Queen has paid the rent (to the tune of £10,000 a month) in recognition of their public and charitable duties for which they receive no other public funding.  That generosity ended this year, with the couple now paying their own rent.

Their country home was sold in 2006 for £5.75 million.  A further £2.1million was raised last year selling off heirlooms, but that was likely divided among Prince Michael and his two siblings.  Combined with any inheritance or trusts they may have received, and of course the income generated from the Prince's consultancy company and the Princess' books and other commercial activities, I do not believe the couple is in dire financial straits. 

[Nikola]

Nikola, what might you know please , of The Regency Room at Buckingham Palace?

Where is it situated on the floorplan and what it is used for?

I have read several books on Royalty recently, and The Regency Room is mentioned frequently.

Dear Joye,

The Regency Room is located on the ground floor in north-west corner of Buckingham Palace, next to the Queen’s private (garden) entrence to the palace. On Architect floor-plans this room is marked as “ Miss Knollys Bed Room”.

Earlier years (1970’s, 1980’s) The Regency room used for recording of the Queen’s Christmas Broadcasts.
Also in this room (earlier years) some members of the royal family (Duke of Edinburgh, prince Andrew, prince Edward) given some of interviews for TV.
Today Her Majesty use this room for recording The Commonwealth Day Message. Also, during State Visit of president Bush this room also used.

I don’t know any information about history and decorations of this room. But if any of other members of this forum, know something about this, it’s would be very nice to share that informations with us :-)

Later I will post some photos of this room.