It has been the residence of kings and queens and the playground of the longer term emperor.
The Royal Lodge – which has been within the information resulting from present resident Prince Andrew's alleged refusal to maneuver out – has existed in its present kind because the nineteenth century.
Set on 98 acres in Windsor Nice Park, the property was as soon as referred to as King's Lodge however was renamed in 1820 by the Duke of Cumberland when he turned King George IV.
William IV demolished a part of the Royal Lodge and for sixty years senior members of the Royal Household used it, primarily as a 'grace and favour' home.
In 1931, King George V granted his son Prince Albert, Duke of York, and his spouse permission to take possession of the property they usually moved there the next 12 months.
After they turned Duke and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1936, they continued to make use of the 30-room Royal Lodge as their non-public residence.
Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret spent many joyful days taking part in within the grounds and making use of Y Bwthyn Bach – a bit of thatched home given to the longer term Queen by the individuals of Wales in 1932 for her sixth birthday.
A really grand-looking Royal Lodge the place Prince Andrew lives along with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson
The Royal Lodge – now within the information resulting from present resident Prince Andrew's alleged refusal to maneuver out (noticed whereas horseback driving in his residence's courtyard earlier this month) – has stood in its present kind because the nineteenth century.
Footage taken final month present chipping and cracks in paint on partitions at Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge residence
After the loss of life of George VI in 1952, the Queen Mom continued to remain at Royal Lodge at weekends till her loss of life in 2002.
His grandson Prince Andrew, presently the Duke of York, has lived there since 2004. His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, love the place as a lot as he does.
Andrew – who now lives on the property along with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson – signed a 75-year lease with the Crown Property when he moved in, making an preliminary cost of £1million.
The settlement included an estimated hire of £260,000 per 12 months.
Andrew – who has been ostracised from public life over his hyperlinks to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – has spent round £7million on in depth renovations and repairs to the property.
He has refused all requests made by his brother to remain on the smaller Frogmore Cottage.
George VI along with his household within the Queen Mom's stunning backyard at Royal Lodge
From the early 1820s it was referred to as the Royal Lodge. Above: Illustration of the Lodge from 1823
Grade II listed constructing in Windsor Nice Park in 1937
A basic view of the Royal Lodge at Windsor in April 1942
In 1960, Princess Margaret's engagement pictures together with her future husband, Anthony Armstrong-Jones, have been taken on the Royal Lodge.
These gardens mirror the character of the late Queen Mom, who spent many hours working there.
She didn’t remodel the whole 98 acres, however focused on the 30 acres surrounding the Royal Lodge, which she preferred to name her non-public backyard.
The King had paths laid out, planted with hedges and bushes, and beautiful flower beds, containing all of the Queen’s favorite vegetation, together with azaleas – a specific favorite of hers.
The backyard turned a haven of relaxation and peace, the place he spent numerous hours and days, typically accompanied by the then Prince Charles.
She has all the time had the identical ardour for flowers and vegetation as her grandmother, as confirmed by her transformation of Highgrove Home.
The Queen Mom on the window of the little Welsh home within the courtyard of the Royal Lodge
Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret on their bicycles within the grounds of the Royal Lodge, April 1942
The Royal Lodge complicated additionally contains Y Bwythin Bach (actually translated because the little home), which was gifted to the six-year-old Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret outdoors Y Bwthyn Bach in 1933
The Queen Mom centered her consideration on the 30 acres surrounding the Royal Lodge, which she preferred to name her non-public backyard, and had paths planted with shrubs and bushes and delightful flower beds. Above: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret sitting within the backyard of the Royal Lodge, 1946
The Queen Mom's Drawing Room on the Royal Lodge, 1981
Princess Margaret's official engagement pictures have been taken within the grounds of the Royal Lodge. Above: Along with her husband-to-be Anthony Armstrong-Jones when their engagement was introduced in 1960.
Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones pose contained in the Royal Lodge after the announcement of their engagement, February 27, 1960
Princess Beatrice appears stunning carrying the Queen's costume on her wedding ceremony day on the Royal Chapel of All Saints on the Royal Lodge in Windsor in 2020
Sarah Ferguson poses contained in the Royal Lodge. You possibly can see the attractive gardens behind her
Prince Andrew and Fergie have liked rearranging the inside of the house, making it extra trendy and stylish.
There’s a grand front room and eating room and sumptuous arched gothic home windows.
Nonetheless, the cabinets are mentioned to be full of Sarah's assortment of novelty teapots.
The Royal Lodge complicated features a gardener's cottage and the Royal Chapel of All Saints, the place Princess Beatrice and Edo Mapelli Mozzi married in 2020 in a ceremony additionally attended by the late Queen and Prince Philip.
There’s additionally a swimming pool and tennis courtroom.
If the King had his means, Andrew must quit these comforts and transfer to the easier environment of Frogmore Cottage or one other property.
If rumours are to be believed, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales could possibly be the subsequent residents of the Royal Lodge with their younger household.
