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Balmoral Castle was bought by Queen Victoria and remains the summer home of the Royal Family.

The Household of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall has reduced carbon emissions.

Clarence House has been a royal residence for over 150 years.

Sandringham House is one of the newer royal residences, but it has seen its share of important events.

The end of August marks the beginning of the Queen's annual vacation at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. It also marks the brief opening period for many royal sites.

South Korea's capital, Seoul, is home to many gorgeous palaces. Many of these royal residences have recently undergone extensive renovation and are worth a visit.

Touring Windsor Castle is easy on a day trip from London by bus or train, to visit one of the Queen's main royal residences in England. It is near to Heathrow by taxi.

Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park

William Tallon devoted himself to a lifetime of service at Clarence House where he rose from footman to become the Queen Mother's devoted servant, friend and confidant.

Nestled amongst lush gardens on the northern tip of England's beautiful Isle of Wight is Osborne House, the beloved seaside residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

The head quarter of Peshwas, Shaniwarwada symbolizes Pune's culture. its walls still hide old intrigues, buried treasures, power games and love stories of a bygone era.

Castles in Kent highlight centuries of history in a county strategically placed between London and the English Channel.

From hunting lodge and royal residence to porcelain factory and military arsenal, the Castle of Vincennes has witnessed the unfolding of France across many centuries.

London's Buckingham Palace, official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, is only open to visitors in the summer months. If visiting Royal London this summer, plan ahead

The British monarch conducts all official business at Buckingham Palace.

The Tower of London has dominated the city of London and has served many functions during the past 900 years.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse had its origins as a medieval abbey and is now a working palace and office for the Royal Family.

The top sights in France's Loire Valley include mostly Renaissance châteaux (palaces), gothic churches, and interesting old towns in Orleans, Tours, Blois, and Amboise.

50 years of the Royal Ballet School - Lower School - in London is presented in historical exhibits.

Take a canal tour or a waterbus to see Copenhagen's major sites from a unique perspective.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 60 years of marriage on 20 November 2007 and during the summer Buckingham Palace has a special show to celebrate

Burghley House, located in the central part of England, is without a doubt one of the most magnificent examples of Elizabethan architecture that exists today.

The painter and designer Charles LeBrun (1619-90) was one of the most significant figures in the development of Western art.

From the 13th to the 16th centuries, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Kutna Hora rivaled Prague as the cultural, political, and economic center of Bohemia.

Granada is a beautiful city with much to offer its residents and visitors. The Alhambra exemplifies the architectural wonder of the medieval Moorish era in Spain.

Families traveling to London will find many unique attractions reflecting the city's culture and heritage for children of all ages.

From private to royal estate on the south bank of the Thames, London Kew Gardens have achieved world wide fame for exhibits and conservation.

Deep in fjord country, the original capital of Norway delivers all of the art, history and fair weather festivals one would expect from a modern coastal university town.

Brief description and history of four royal palaces in France, that were influenced by the Renaissance and Francois I.

Paris top tourist attractions have turned the French capital into one of the world's most popular destinations, averaging 34 million visitors a year.

Clarence House, the London home of Prince Charles and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, as well as Prince William and Prince Harry, is open for private visits in summer

St. James's Palace has been the backdrop for some of the most important events in the history of the Royal Family.

Attractively set on the broad River Elbe, Dresden, famous for its grand baroque buildings, Semper Opera and priceless collections of art, is being painstakingly restored.

How this collection of clay tablets containing the diplomatic records of the last Pharaoh's of Egypt's 18th Dynasty came to shape histories image of Bronze Age politics.

One of the world's first great military powers, the Assyrians used their aggressive power and cunning to build their empire to heights never seen before.

In Thailand's capital, Bangkok, glittering golden roofs on Temples and Chedis catch the eye every few kilometres, but The Grand Palace is at the heart of the Thai nation.

Westminster Palace has been a seat of government for more than 1,000 years and the building has one of the longest histories of any official residence in Europe.

Built as the fourth Winter Palace during the reign of Elizabeth and enlarged by Catherine the Great, the Winter Palace on the Neva River was the symbol of Imperial power.

Built by Edward I, medieval Conwy Castle is a marvel to behold. A fortification meant to inspire submission in the Welsh, the castle is a formidable sight even today.

London is always a pleasure to visit to discover new sites or revisit the traditional ones. Throughout the year the visitor will enjoy the museums, theatres and views.

Windsor Castle is one of the Queen's official residences and is open to the public. Explore St George's Chapel, the State Apartments and Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves to form a new alliance after relations between England, France and the Holy Roman Empire deteriorated. They divorced six months later.

Visit London's least-known palace and gardens, home to Tudor kings and 1930s millionaires. Art Deco Eltham is a glimpse of lost worlds and an unusual day out in London.

Kensington Palace has been home to royalty for over 200 years, including William and Mary, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary, and Princess Diana.

Keeping his nobles busy with concerts, hunting, and other diversions was not Louis' only motive for the construction of a French symbol of Absolute Monarchy.

The Maya used guidance from the Gods and a complex calendar to farm successful crops; however, constant Mayan warfare may have contributed to vital crop failure.

Windsor Castle has been a royal residence and fortress for over 900 years.

There are countless magnificent castles in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This list selects castles to thrill those seeking an authentic, exciting vision of history.

Excavations of the Knossos's palace demonstrate how advanced Minoan society was in Bronze Age Crete

Knossos was the centre of Minoan art on Crete. Its frescos are amongst the most famous in the ancient Greek world