London
can see her royal flag flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. This flag is
called the Royal Standard. Five regiments of Foot Guards guard the Palace. They wear red
jackets and tall, furry hats called bearskins.
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is located in Kensington Gardens near Hyde Park. It was built in the 17th
century and has been a residence has been a royal residence since. It was the official residence
of Diana, Princess of Wales. It was improved by Sir Christorpher Wren. Currently some parts
of the palace are open to public.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a large royal palace in the southwest of London. The British Royal
family hasn't lived in it since the 18th century. The most famous resident of Hampton Court
was probably Henry VIII. Hampton Court Palace was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey.
The palace was given to Henry VIII, when Wolsey fell from the king's favour. Henry VIII
enlarged the palace after he moved into it