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John Matson | 192 pages | 13 Jan 2012 | The History Press Ltd | 9780752465821 | English | Stroud, United Kingdom Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk, – by John Matson

Queen Elizabeth has called key members of the royal family to , in Norfolk — her country home and estate about miles north of London — to discuss Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 's shocking announcement that they intend to step back from royal life. The house, set in 60 acres of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk of the 20,acre Sandringham Estate, a thriving landscape that includes the tidal mudflats of the Wash, woodland and wetland, arable, livestock and fruit farms, and commercial and residential properties. Queen Elizabeth has been spending the holiday at Sandringham her entire life and it has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since Queen Elizabeth making her first ever Christmas broadcast to the nation from Sandringham House in Sandringham holds special memories for Prince Harry. Another view of Hall. One of the two rooms of the Big Game Museum, which displays over animals mostly shot by British monarchs at Sandringham Estate. The Church of St. It is also where Princess Charlotte was christened. Meghan joined Prince Harry and the royal family on Christmas morning and enjoyed the festivities as a guest of Queen Elizabeth in and FB Tweet ellipsis More. Image zoom. Continued on next slide. The royal family relaxing in a drawing room at Sandringham House in A salon in Sandringham House. A bowling alley in Sandringham House, circa The stained glass window at St. Mary Magdalene Church. Both years, Meghan and Harry walked alongside Kate and William to church. Replay gallery. Pinterest Facebook. Up Next Cancel. By Stephanie Petit. Share the Gallery Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk Facebook. Skip slide summaries Everything in This Slideshow. Close View All 1 of All rights reserved. Close View image. Royal Residences: Sandringham House -

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The Prince's official and principal residence was Malborough House in London, but it was felt that he should also have a private house well away from the city, so that Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk could enjoy the benefits of a country life. The house at Sandringham that The Prince bought was built in the second half of the eighteenth century by Cornish Henley, whose wife's family had owned for a hundred years. Henley had earlier demolished an existing house, and in its place he erected a plain but comfortable Georgian structure with a stucco exterior, slate roof and small gables on either front. As The Prince's family grew, and the demands for hospitality increased, more space was needed and a new building was commissioned. Designed by A. Humbert in the Jacobean Style, with brick walls, stone dressings and gabled roofs, it was completed in The only part of the old house to survive was the conservatory, which was converted into a billiard room. In The Prince added a ballroom and in a conservatory designed Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk Colonel R. Edis, a Norfolk architect. In Novemberwhen the house was being prepared for the celebration of The Prince's fiftieth birthday, fire broke out. Fourteen rooms on the upper storeys were completely destroyed, others Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk and the lower storeys affected by water. After the fire, the house was repaired and a new suite of bedrooms, designed by Colonel Edis were added. The Royal Family have since continued to enjoy spending time at Sandringham and looking after its estate and 24 hectare garden. The Queen inherited Sandringham from her father in and The took overall responsibility for its management. One of His Royal Highness's principles has been to maintain the estate for future generations, so conservation has always been an important part of the Estate's management practises. Currently over people gain a living from the Estate, including farmers, foresters, gamekeepers and gardeners. The gardens Sandringham were first opened to the public by King Edward VII in and have been extensively altered since In the s the original lake to the west of the House was drained, filled in and planted with elaborate formal parterres. Ina charming summerhouse called The Nest was built for Queen Alexandra on the rockery overlooking the Lake and the Dell. During the reign of King George VI many changes to the garden was made. The labour-intensive parterres and borders, dug up during the Second World War, were replaced by lawns and Sir was employed to create the North Garden. The Royal Stud was established at Sandringham in by Edward, Prince of Wales and soon became highly influential in the development of the national thoroughbred bloodstock. Find out more about visiting the Sandringham Estate here. More about The Duchess of Cambridge's work on the impact of experiences in early childhood. Find out more about The Queen's work representing the UK at home and abroad. At one point or another, each and every one of us will meet you or one of your colleagues, speak to you, be comforted by you and benefit from the care and protection you provide. Your tireless dedication to saving lives and helping those in times of greatest need is a source of huge pride for our country. From the bottom of my heart I thank my Peoples for all they have done, not only for themselves but for mankind. As Patron of the British Red Cross I send my warmest congratulations to the staff and volunteers of the Society of the occasion of its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary. Right now, there is a real chance to ensure that the urgent steps that the world must take to prevent future zoonotic disease pandemics are designed in a way that also helps to eradicate the illegal wildlife trade. Skip to main content. Share this article:. Related content. The 80th anniversary of bombing of during Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk Blitz. World Sight Day Published 14 October Prince Harry's visit to the Caribbean. The Princess Royal — 70 facts at 70 70 'Did you know? The Royal Family and the Olympics. Behind the scenes- Garden Parties. The Duke of Gloucester- Charities and Patronages. May the memory of their sacrifice and bravery remain with us always. The Queen- Interests. The Duchess of Cambridge brings baby banks and British brands together in bid to boost support for vulnerable families Published 7 August The Queen and Law. Royal Tour of the Western Balkans. The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announces support for frontline workers and the nation's mental health Published 23 July The Queen and Government. St James's Palace. .