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Clarence House, London

Clarence House was built in 1827 and was originally the home of William IV. William had been third son of George III and in the early part of his life it seemed very unlikely he would be king. But as chance would have it, William's elder brother George IV died without a surviving heir, and George III's second son Frederick died, leaving William as heir in 1827. Building of Clarence House started that year, and reflects the unlikely change in status for a man who until then had been a rather obscure prince struggling to make ends meet.

Clarence House is now the official London residence of Prince Charles, a man who perhaps labours under the ceremonial position that William IV described: "I have my view of things, and I tell them to my ministers. If they do not adopt them I cannot help it. I have done my duty."

 

 

 

 

Opening Times: At present it seems that Clarence House will not be open to the public during 2012. Please use contact details below if thinking of visiting.

Opening days and times are sometimes subject to change. Visitors are guided through five ground floor rooms. Admission is by guided tour only and all tickets must be pre-booked. All tickets are timed. All tours start promptly at the time on the ticket and late-comers will not be admitted!

Address: Clarence House, St James's Palace, London SW1 1BA

Directions: Clarence House is off the Mall in Stable Yard Road. The nearest Underground stations are at Green Park and St James's Park. Click here for an interactive road and satellite map centred on Clarence House.

Access: Clarence House is fully accessible to wheelchairs users. There are no toilet facilities and no provision for purchase of refreshments. The nearest toilets are at Green Park underground station or in St James' Park.

Contact:

to book tickets telephone: 020 7766 7303

fax: 020 7930 9625

e-mail: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk