London is the first place to go for true royal fans, as it's the main residence of the British royal family and the new King Charles, the city offers plenty of pomp, glamor and history. We reveal the attractions that'll give royal fans their money's worth.
Admission: from € 22
Opening hours: during the summer months.
Queen Elizabeth worked here, her father, King George, once came and went here, and the new King Charles will also regularly enter his office in the rooms of Buckingham Palace. The building, with its 775 rooms in the City of Westminster, is not only the official residence of the royals, it also serves as a location for special occasions, such as state visits or receptions.
Parts of Buckingham Palace can be visited during the summer months. A special highlight is the famous changing of the guards. It takes place several times a day and can be observed without admission from the Victoria Memorial.
Admission: from €28,90
Opening hours: daily
If you are interested in learning more about the history of the British monarchy and one of its most important sites, you should visit the Tower of London. Built in 1086, the monumental fortress on the southern bank of the Thames houses the Crown Jewels and once served as an armory, treasury, prison, zoo and was even a home to the royal family.
Admission: from €28.90
Opening hours: Wednesdays to Sundays, times can vary.
The history of the British royal family also includes Kensington Palace. It has been the residence of the young generation of royals for about 300 years. Heir to the throne Prince William and wife Princess Kate live here with their children, as do other close relatives. But that's not all: the palace has a long history. Queen Victoria, after whom the Victorian era was named, once grew up here. Today, you can visit her private chambers and follow in the footsteps of the former record-breaking monarch. A special highlight: the Royal Style exhibition, which presents Princess Diana's wedding dress, among other things.
Admission: from €32
Opening hours: Thursdays to Tuesdays, times vary.
Etwas außerhalb von London, in der britischen Grafschaft Berkshire gelegen, erstreckt sich das Windsor Castle mit seinem großen Garten, der St George’s Chapel und den State Apartments. Queen Elizabeth verbrachte ihre Wochenenden am liebsten hier, bevor sie 2022 im Rahmen des Staatsbegräbnisses in der königlichen Gruft in Windsor Castle beigesetzt wurde.
Admission: Guided tour from €33, admission for children is free
Opening hours: daily, excluding Sunday
It is the most famous bell in the world and is considered, along with the London Bridge and the London Eye, as the THE Wahrzeichen Londons: Big Ben im Elizabeth Tower. Direkt neben dem Turm an der Themse erstreckt sich der Westminster Palast mit seinen kleinen Türmchen, der als Sitz des britischen Parlaments bekannt ist. Der Palace of Westminster, die Westminster Abbey und die St. Margaret’s Church, beide gegenüber auf der anderen Straßenseite gelegen, sind Weltkulturerbe der UNESCO.
