If you love to read news about England and its royalties, then the name Westminster Abbey must be really familiar to you. Westminster Abbey is a large and iconic church located to the west of Palace of Westminster in the City of Westminster. The church is the traditional place where coronation and burial of British royals and monarchs were done.
History
The history of Westminster Abbey started with a vision of a fisherman who saw a vision of Saint Peter near the Thames River. Later in 1042, King Edward the Confessor started to rebuild St Peter’s Abbey as the church to hold royal burial. The church was built in Romanesque style and was completed in 1090. However, it was consecrated in 1965 and held the King’s burial one week after its consecration. The record shows that one year later, William the Conqueror was the first King who was coroneted in the church. The only surviving depiction of the original church is that on the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Kensington Palace is the official residence for British Royal Family since the 17th century. It is located in Nottingham and overlooks the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens. While there are members of British royalty living in the palace, it is also open to the public. Areas which visitors can visit are the King’s Apartments, the Queen Apartments, the Gardens, and the orangery.
Kensington Palace is today the residence of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Harry of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. The palace was also once the official residence of Princess Diana of Wales, Princess Margaret, and Princess Alice.
History
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When you go sightseeing in London, do not miss St. Paul’s Cathedral. This church is almost 300 years old and one of London’s most fascinating cultural heritage buildings. The history of the church dates back to the sixth century of old England. If you are really keen in your history, then this site will feed on your enthusiasm in Londoner’s past spiritual life.
Although it may not be as famous as the Big Ben, Thames River, or Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a very significant and important landmark as well as meeting place in London. It also has been a subject captured and presented in postcards, depicting its enormous and magnificent dome. The cathedral also has held prominent services including the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, funerals of Sir Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, and Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria.
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