‘The Crown’: Discover the series’ settings in England

There is an undeniable magic associated with British royalty, often hidden behind the walls of the British kingdom over the years due to an intriguing mix of episodes involving glamour, glamour, corruption and tragedy. Buckingham Palace. For these and other reasons crownPeter Morgan’s Netflix series about the House of Windsor was a huge hit with viewers.

Running for six seasons, between 2016 and 2023, the series was praised for its representation of character and historical scenes. But, contrary to what one might think, real-life locations are not always the same as those used in locations. Beginner, you might be thinking. Now let’s look at some of the scenic spots UK.

Buckingham Palace

In crownAn impressive array of historic sites have been carefully selected to recreate Buckingham PalaceIn London, in a real and comprehensive way. For interiors, we highlight Wilton House, Lancaster House This Wrotham ParkAll in UK

Wilton House, its history since 1544 and the renovation in the 17th century perfectly captures the opulence of the palace’s individual halls and rooms. Located 150 km southwest of the English capital, the building welcomes visitors indoors during summer. View dates Official site.

A Lancaster HouseIt is in turn Londonstuck Buckingham Palace Real life, a five-minute walk away. Built in 1825 and the site of important government events, the building provides the perfect setting for a series of formal displays and state events. The interior of the building is not open for visits, but it can be made out Virtual tour.

To capture the outlines of the image Buckingham PalaceTwo iconic locations in England were chosen: The Old Royal Naval College, Inside London, And this Moore Park, Inside Hertfordshire.

oh Old Royal Naval CollegeDesigned by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century, it exemplifies the grandeur of English Baroque architecture. The series used this historic location to recreate grand public events such as the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, capturing the scale and uniqueness of these memorable events.

Windsor Castle

In the series, the Windsor Castle (the Queen’s royal residence) is frequently mentioned, but scenes were not filmed there. On the contrary, the Belvoir CastleIn LeicestershireAnd this Berkeley House, Inside LincolnshireSelected as locations for their rich history and architecture that clearly bears witness to the British past.

Belvoir CastleA magnificent 11th-century reconstruction after the Norman Conquest, 200km to the north London Visitors are welcome daily, including guided tours that last 90 minutes. Learn more at Official site.

Already Berkeley House. From the site.

Kensington Palace

Wellington Collegelocated Crowthorne, BerkshireKnown for its beautiful architecture and served as a setting to represent many scenes Kensington Palace, Where Diana lived after her separation from Prince Charles.

Located in the west London, closer to the capital than other places, it is not regularly open to visitors. But apart from being able to see it from the outside, it needs to be verified Official site Cultural programs, school concerts and plays are open to the public.

Bonus: Paris

In crownHotel The Ritz Paris – will appear a lot in the fifth season – this is mentioned Waddeston ManorA mansion is situated BuckinghamshireCommissioned by the Rothschild family in the 1870s.

Even inside EnglandFrom about 90 minutes drive London, the place was built with a strong influence of French architecture, resembling a typical chateau. The site is open to visitors from Wednesday to Sunday, and advance purchase of tickets is recommended Official site.

Only inside Waddeston Manor Used as a space, at the same time facade The Ritz Paris That hotel will appear on the screen. The elegant address is opposite the Column of Vendôme, two blocks from the Place de la Concorde and very close to the Louvre.

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