Saturday, December 4, 2010

Queen Elizabeth II: castles



1.Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official and main royal London home, although the Queen regularly spends time at Windsor Castle and Balmoral in Scotland.It has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since 1837.
2. The Queen is in the house or at home when her flag is waving on the roof. The sovereing´s flag is called the Royal Standard. The Royal Standard must be hoisted on the roof of the castle or the building.
3. Other official residences are:
  • Windsor Castle(largest occupied castle in the world)
  • Balmoral Castle(private residence of The Queen)

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse


  • Standringham House

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