Clarence House is a royal home in London, situated in The Mall. It is attached to St. James's Palace and shares the palace's garden. For nearly 50 years from 1953 to 2002 it was home to HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, but is now the official residence of The Prince of Wales, his second wife, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall and his sons, the princes William and Harry of Wales. You can visit this place between August and October while the Royal family is away on vacation. You must book your tickets in advance.
At the Clarence house guests are guided around the five ground-floor rooms where The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall engage in official activities and socialize with their state guests.
Nothing has been changed since the Queen last lived at this castle. The setting of the rooms, their displays and contents remain the same. Much of the Queen’s rich collection of art and furniture is still in the same position as she has left it while she lived here last. The glamorous interiors use marble, granite and stone.
You will see an outstanding 20th-century painting collection here that includes works of arts by John Piper, Graham Sutherland, WS Sickert and Augustus John. You will find awe aspiring English porcelain and silver on display here.
Visitor details:
Nearest Train or Bus: Green Park / Charing Cross
Ticket Sales and Information Office
London SW1A 1AA
Telephone (+44) (0)20 7766 7303
Fax (+44) (0)20 7930 9625
E-mail bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk
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