{"id":35284,"date":"2024-04-06T21:11:19","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T21:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=35284"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:47:10","slug":"i-saw-the-king-a-locals-guide-to-royal-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/i-saw-the-king-a-locals-guide-to-royal-london\/","title":{"rendered":"I Saw the King: A Local\u2019s Guide to Royal London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prince William, Princess Kate, King Charles, the late Queen Elizabeth II \u2014 chances are, you already know quite a bit about the British royal family even if you\u2019re not a monarchist (or a regular reader of tabloids). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even if you don\u2019t know the British Royal family, you\u2019ll quickly learn more about it once you touch down in London. After all, the royals are still an integral part of British life today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal fan, history buff, or neither, no trip to London would be complete without some royal sightseeing. It\u2019s a lot of fun, unique to this country, and includes some of the city\u2019s top landmarks. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll be able to tell your friends some first-person anecdotes next time the royals hit the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might even get to see a royal in real life as I did! (More on this below.) Have a look at our guide, and then head out to create your own royal London experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

London\u2019s royal history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While Japan has the oldest monarchy in the world, it\u2019s safe to say that the British royal family is the most well-known. The U.K. has seen 63 monarchs of England and Britain over around 1,200 years, with the current reign King Charles III the oldest to ever take the throne (he was 73 at the time). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For centuries, the British royals lived in different places around the island. It was King Henry II who moved to London from Winchester in the late 12th century, and the city has been the base of the British sovereigns ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best spots to see London’s royal attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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London has tons of great sights for royal fans hoping to get a glimpse into the lives of the British kings and queens. And, you never know, you might end up crossing paths with a royal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Buckingham Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The official residence of the British monarchs since 1837 has an impressive 775 rooms on five floors, with the State Rooms open to visitors during the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buckingham Palace is also where you can see the famous Changing of the Guard<\/a>. Queen Elizabeth II was the last reign to call the palace her home. Right now, it is undergoing refurbishments scheduled to be completed in 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Clarence House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n