Built by Henry VIII between 1531 and 1536, St James’s Palace bore witness to a number of historical royal events, such as Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert and Elizabeth I assembling her troops against the Spanish Armada.
Fans of the royal family will finally see the room where Charles III was proclaimed monarch, as St James’s Palace is opening to the public for the first time.
Although London isn’t short of royal locations and historical sites to explore, the 500-year-old St James’s Palace, located close to Buckingham Palace, has been off-limits to the public until now.
According to the Trust, highlights of St James’s Palace, which will likely feature on the tour include settings like the Chapel Royal, the Grand Staircase and the Throne Room.
The upcoming tours of the working royal residence will likely give visitors an intimate insight into centuries of royal life, as well as the building’s impressive history.
