10 Fascinating Facts on Frogmore House
The royal residence once at a time, is home to a past illustrious.
AfterMeghan murder andPrince Harry Getting married to the Chapel of Saint-George Saturday, a special celebration for their nearest family and friends will take place that night in Frogmore House, a majestic and substantial succession to less than a mile on the grounds of the The House of Windsor Castle, but worlds outside any wedding place, mere mortals could imagine. The magnificent property with its white buildings and green acres played an important role in the life of the British royal family. Here are 10 fascinating facts about Frogmore House. And for more on the royal regality, check these15 royal weddings the most sumptuous of all time.
1 It has been part of the royal family for centuries.
The house Frogmore entered the royal property in the 16th century. In 1792,King George III bought Frogmore house for his wife,Queen Charlotte, who used it as a country retreat for their unmarried daughters.
2 This is the site of the magnificent engagement photos of Harry and Meghan.
The Royal Lovebirds chose Frogmore as a location for these iconic shots instantly by fashion photographerAlexi Lubomirski. "It was one of the easiest and most joyful jobs because they were so deliciously in love," revealed the photographer. For more information on imminent wedding, check these20 celebrities who definitely frequent the royal wedding.
3 This is no longer a royal residence.
Frogmore House is now an unoccupied residence mainly for events. 200 guests will attend a black dinner organized byPrince Charles For Meghan and Harry on the evening of marriage. Perpetual Pariah RoyalSarah Ferguson (Which is invited to the ceremony) would have furious with being left out of the list of guests. For more details on which is actually on, however, check the20 celebrities who are definitely invited to the royal marriage.
4 Another royal marriage took place in Frogmore.
The last Royal Marriage in Frogmore House was May 17, 2008, whenQueen Elizabeth II's grandson,Pierre Phillips, became the first of his grandchildren to marry, when he thank you for consulting in Canadian managementAutumn Kelly. And for more royal marriages, see these30 crazy facts about royal weddings.
5 Two royal traffickers are buried there.
TheDuke of Windsor, who abdicated the throne in 1936, asked Queen Elizabeth II that Frogmore House is his last place of rest. He is buried there with his wifeWallis Simpson.
6 Frogmore House was a special place in the heart of Queen Victoria.
Queen Victoria mother, theKent duchess, lived there for 20 years. When the duchess died in 1861, the queen spent weeks in her mother's room refusing to leave and insist on the room to stay exactly because her mother had left her for years. She was so grievanced at the time, rumors that the queen had become crazy in London.
7 This is the location of the last chapter of one of the biggest love stories of the British monarchy.
Queen Victoria had a special mausoleum built there forPrince Albert There when he died in 1862. At his death in 1901, she was buried next to him. The statues above the graves describe the couple coast to sleep.
8 It is at the house of a Victorian architectural relic.
Queen Victoria's tea, considered a historic Gothic ruin, is located on the ground.
9 The royals once cultivated the land on the ground.
During the First World War, the royals planted potatoes in Frogmore to complement their war rations.
10 The public can visit a limited time during the year.
Frogmore House was open to the public for the first time in 1990. Visitors can visit the days of selection of the days of May and August. And for more royal customs, consult these20 Royal Brides Traditions must follow.
Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.
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