London has many a castle and palace. But how did they get their names? The answers are varied; as well as English place-names, these grand buildings owe their names to a Danish princess ...

and Kensington Palace (US$630 million), both in London. But there are so many more. What would a royal family be without its castles? The British royal family is renowned for its prestigious castles.

Just over an hour from London, Leeds Castle formerly served as a Norman stronghold during the 11th and 12th centuries, the private property of six medieval queens, as well as a palace for Henry ...

This year, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse ... and other festive flowers in the palace, the official London residence of the royals. The photo above shows an event on December ...

The inside of the castle is bare and in partial ruin, but you can still see a bedroom, the kitchen, the dungeon, and the room that likely housed a banqueting hall. The first official palace of the ...

It is in Hampshire, a 90-minute drive west of London, that you can visit one of the most famous British castles. Its name? Highclere Castle. The reason for its fame? It's the setting for the ...

Staines, to the west of London. It may not sound glamorous and ... Along the many routes you’ll find former palaces and National Trust parks as well as quaint cafes and shops.