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2 giorni fa · Standing about half a mile south of Windsor Castle in Windsor Home Park, Frogmore House has been a Royal Residence since 1792. The original Frogmore House was built in 1680-4 by Charles II 's architect Hugh May for his nephew.
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The house's first royal resident was George FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, the illegitimate son of Charles II and Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland. The duke died in 1716, but his wife continued to live at Frogmore until her death in 1738.
Frogmore House is currently closed to visitors. Standing in the Home Park of Windsor Castle, the gardens at Frogmore House have been an enduring attraction for monarchs and their families since the house was purchased by Queen Charlotte in 1790.
Frogmore House is no longer occupied by the Royal Family, but is often used for entertaining. In May 2018 after the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, their evening reception was held at the House. From Queen Charlotte's country home to hosting Royal wedding receptions.
Frogmore House has been a favourite royal retreat for more than 300 years. It became a royal residence in 1792 when it was bought by George III's wife, Queen Charlotte.
Frogmore is an estate within the Home Park, adjoining Windsor Castle, in Berkshire, England. It comprises 33 acres (130,000 m 2), of primarily private gardens managed by the Crown Estate. It is the location of Frogmore House, a royal retreat, and Frogmore Cottage.
