Moscow State Regional University Palaces and residences of

Moscow State Regional University Palaces and residences of Queen Elizabeth II Kokoreva Anna Alexandrovna 1 st course, Faculty of Economics Moscow 2013

About Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states, known as the Commonwealth realms, and their territories and dependencies, and head of the 53 -member Commonwealth of Nations. She is Supreme Governor of the Church of England and, in some of her realms, carries the additional title of Defender of the Faith.

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing.

Windsor Castle is officially recognized as the oldest inhabited royal residence. According to the researchers' calculations, a total of 39 monarchs lived here.

Sandringham House in Norfolk has been the private home of four generations of Sovereigns since 1862. The Queen and other members of the Royal Family regularly spend Christmas at Sandringham and make it their official base until February each year. The Sandringham is a commercial estate managed privately on The Queen's behalf. Sandringham House, the museum and the grounds are open to visitors.

Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the Monarch of the United Kingdom in Scotland. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Holyrood Palace has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16 th century, and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining.

Holyrood Palace and Abbey in 2012 Royal Standard Holyrood The ruins of Holyrood Abbey's nave in August 2011 Holyrood Palace Dining Room

Balmoral Castle on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is the private residence of The Queen. Beloved by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Balmoral Castle has remained a favourite residence for The Queen and her family during the summer holiday period in August and September.

Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760.

The King's Gallery at Kensington Palace Orangery Kensington Palace, May 2012 Orangery

Clarence House is a royal home in London, situated on The Mall, in the City of Westminster. 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 Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Clarence House shares a garden with St. James's Palace, 1874. Clarence house, now a days

Questions: 1) How many residences and palaces has a queen? Answer: 7 2)Which Palace is the official London residence? Answer: Buckingham Palace 3)Which palace is located in Edinburgh? Answer: Palace of Holyroodhouse 4)Where is the palace chapel of St. George? Answer: Windsor Castle 5)What is the favorite residence for the Queen and her family during the summer holidays in August and September? Answer: Balmoral Castle

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