Clarence House
Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and the home of the Princes William and Harry.
Situated in Pall Mall, it is attached to St James's Palace and shares the Palace's garden, and was built between 1825 and 1827 by the Buckingham Palace architect, John Nash.
Having always been a royal residence, the role of Clarence House changed when it became the headquarters of the Red Cross and St John Ambulance Brigade during World War II, when it suffered extensive bomb damage. After much renovation it became home to the newly-wed Princess Elizabeth (HM The Queen) and Prince Philip until her accession to the throne in 1952.
The Queen Mother then resided at Clarence House from 1953 to 2002, and added her considerable art collection. Now, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall greet guests from around the world at Clarence House as well as undertaking official engagements here.
Clarence House is still very much a home and has only been open to the public since 2003. It has four storeys and visitors are guided around the five ground floor rooms, where the Queen Mother's famous art collection can be viewed.
Admission is by guided tour only and tickets should be pre-booked. A typical visit lasts 45 minutes.
