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Inside Clarence House – Where King Charles Lives
1. The magnificent Lancaster Room
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The Lancaster Room is the first room in Clarence House which has a grand fireplace in the centre and looks over the beautiful garden. This room has hardly been changed over the years and still features an assortment of antiques and trinkets from around the world.
2. The grand entrance to the King's residence
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If you thought The Lancaster Room was lavishly decorated, check out the entrance! The attention to detail in Clarence House is immaculate, with royal art work covering the walls and antiques being carefully placed in between velvet chairs and plush sofas.
3. This is where King Charles welcomes his visitors
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This photo has been taken from inside Clarence House, showing the view from the main entrance where King Charles welcomes his visitors to the residence. The grand pillars create a magnificent view on to the front garden which features beautiful hedges and grand trees.
4. There is stunning decor in every corridor
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Every inch of Clarence House is decorated with luxurious furniture and antique ornaments. Artistic masterpieces hang from the walls and delicate lampshades light up each corner. The careful design and placement in each room fills this house with character and beauty.
5. The beautiful library where the King spends time reading
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You won’t be surprised that the royal residence has a grand library which features oak wooden cabinets filled to the brim with books dating back centuries. We can only imagine how much this collection is worth but it definitely won’t be on sale any time soon!
6. The grand staircase leading to the upstairs
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This is the original staircase in Clarence House which features dark wooden structures and plush red carpet. The walls have been decorated with portraits encased in gold frames, with bright lights leading the way to the next floor of the royal residence.
7. The dining room where King Charles entertains his guests
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The grand dining room is where King Charles enjoys his evening meal each night alongside his wife, The Queen Consort. This is also where they host events and dinner parties, with enough room to seat as many guests as they please to celebrate special occasions.
8. The Morning Room in all its glory
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Directly opposite The Lancaster Room is The Morning Room which is one of the most exquisite rooms in the house, tastefully decorated in cool hues of blue with matching furniture and curtains. This was the setting for the official photographs taken for Prince George’s christening.
9. Yet another drawing room!
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If one drawing room wasn’t enough…welcome to The Garden Room. This was created by merging two separate rooms which were once used by Princess Margaret when she was growing up. It has four windows which all look over the gorgeous garden, hence the name.
10. Even the library has a reception room...
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Not many houses are fortunate to have their own library, but this isn’t just any old house…it is Grade l listed property which has been home to several members of the royal family. This is why even the library needs its own reception room which is just as beautiful as the rest of the house.
11. This hallway is a vision of pink
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They certainly weren’t afraid of bright colours when they designed this hallway…from the carpets to the wallpaper, every inch has been covered in pink! Just like the rest of the house, it has been carefully decorated with precious antiques and beautiful artwork.
12. This is where King Charles and The Queen Consort sit together
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The Morning Room which has always been one of the most popular rooms for members of the royal family. The dainty furniture sits perfectly behind the ceiling length window which lets in a flood of natural light catching the gold detailing throughout the room.
13. Gorgeous tapestries drape from the ceiling
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This is another image from The Garden Room which exhibits a grand tapestry that hangs on the back wall. This is “The Massacre of the Mamelikes” which dates back to the 17th-century and was a gift from Emperor Napoleon III to Queen Victoria during her reign.
14. How cosy does this look?
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Although Clarence House may be considered old-fashioned as most of the furniture and ornaments date back centuries, everything is in such pristine condition and the soft lighting creates a cosy atmosphere throughout the property...we wouldn’t mind spending a cold Winter's evening here.
15. This is where King Charles does his work
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This is King Charles’ grand wooden desk where he carries out his royal duties. It is also home to a collection of his favourite books including “Reflections and Recollections” by HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah. There is also a marble statue of the 2nd Viscount Melbourne sitting behind the desk.
16. Every detail has been moulded with care
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As we have seen in the images so far, every inch of Clarence House has been immaculately decorated with close attention to detail. Even the ceilings have beautifully moulded designs, just like this one in The Morning Room which features the royal crown.
17. Look at this gorgeous chandelier
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This image was taken at the entrance of the reception room to the library, which features an intimate round table with two chairs. Above this table hangs a spectacular chandelier which lights up the room and creates an intricate pattern on the ceiling.
18. Beautiful paintings line the walls
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This room neighbours the famous Morning Room, which carries on a similar colour theme with duck egg blue walls and a beautifully designed rug to compliment the decoration. An impressive display of painting hang from the ceiling held together with gold rope.
19. A corner dedicated to photos of the royal family
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Alongside the magnificent art works and antique ornaments featured in the Morning Room, this corner is dedicated to personal photographs of the royal family over the years. At the forefront we can see a framed picture of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
20. The memorial in the gardens to The Queen Mother
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Although Clarence House is now the residence of King Charles and The Queen Consort, it was previously the home of The Queen Mother from 1953 to 2002. This image shows the memorial in the gardens to The Queen Mother, which is in a cross shape with a sundial at the centre.
21. Another view from the glorious Morning View
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The Morning Room is the symbol of elegance, no matter what angle you look at it from. The intricate detail in every corner of the room comes together to create a vision of beauty and warmth, from the fabric cushions positioned on the chairs to the fresh flowers placed on the table.
22. King Charles with the Italian Prime Minister
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Many famous faces have passed through this royal residence. This image was taken in The Morning Room when the Italian Prime Minister, Guiseppe Conte, came to visit Clarence House. This was taken before the Prince of Wales became King after his mother sadly passed away earlier this year.
23. A lavish Christmas at Clarence House
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We can only imagine the lavish Christmas decorations here at Clarence House each year, but here we catch a glimpse of the grand Christmas tree which stands just in front of the grand wooden staircase. It has been beautifully decorated, lighting up the hallway.
24. A visit from the Chinese President
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King Charles and his wife have hosted many important figures from around the world at their grand home in central London. This image was taken during a visit from the Chinese President Xi Jinping and China's First Lady Peng Liyuan at Clarence House a few years ago.
25. The well manicured front entrance
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If you thought the inside of Clarence House was impressive, check out the stunning exterior! This is one of the most beautiful buildings we have ever seem, with immaculate white walls and magnificent glass windows - even the trees are perfectly shaped.
26. The Queen Consort with Clare Balding
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Not many people have had the opportunity to visit Clarence House, but some have been luckier than others. This image was taken back in 2010 when Claire Balding paid a visit to the royal residence. She can be seen here chatting to The Queen Consort in the drawing room.
27. Each room is filled with lavish antiques
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Here is a close up of one corner in The Garden Room which features a wooden console table with intricate detailing. A number of beautiful ornaments have been carefully placed on the table with fresh flowers from the garden sitting elegantly alongside them.
28. The beautiful gardens at the back of the house
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The beautiful gardens at Clarence House are considered a highlight of the property which have been well-kept over the years. At one point in time, members of the public were able to access these gardens but it will not be open to visitors for the remainder of the year.
29. A grandfather clock in The Morning Room
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This is another close up from a corner in The Morning Room where we can see the fine detail of the beautiful artwork and antiques which fill the space. This beautiful grandfather clock sits perfectly by the door, complimenting the rest of the interior.
30. A view of Clarence House from the street
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Clarence House may stand as a building of beauty in its own right, but it looks even more impressive when viewed from the street. It is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of London, surrounded by other magnificent houses owned by the rich and famous.
