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  The Royal Residences > Clarence House > History
The house was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for the third son of George III, Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence and his wife Adelaide.
The interior of Clarence House was plainly decorated and furnished in comparison to Buckingham Palace and York House.
Princess Anne was born at Clarence House in August 1950, and it was the home of The Prince of Wales between the ages of one and three.
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 The Prince of Wales - Clarence House
Clarence House is the official residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Princes William and Harry.
Clarence House was once the London home of Her Majesty The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, and The Duke of Edinburgh following their marriage in 1947 and of The Prince of Wales between the ages of one and three.
Clarence House is an important part of the nation’s built heritage and, between 2002 to 2003, the House underwent essential renovation and redecoration.
www.princeofwales.gov.uk /personalprofiles/residences/clarencehouse   (369 words)

  
  Royal Anecdotes » Clarence House
A Clarence House insider said: “Kate being given a pass to Clarence House is a very clear and practical step towards putting her relationship with Prince William on a more official footing.
Clarence House appears to be damping down Saturday’s story of a rekindling of the romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Clarence House is totally spooked over this, thinking it would give the wrong impression if the two Falstaff Princes are seen falling out of a nightclub to mark the 10th anniversary of their mother’s death.
www.royalanecdotes.com /category/clarence-house   (3421 words)

  
  Clarence House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For nearly 50 years from 1953 to 2002 it was home to HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, but is now the official residence of The Prince of Wales, his second wife, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall and his sons, the princes William and Harry of Wales.
The house was built between 1825 and 1827 to a design by John Nash.
The term "Clarence House" is often used in the media to refer to the Prince of Wales's private office, for example a statement might be said to have been issued "by Clarence House" (an example of metonymy).
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Clarence House   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The house was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for the third son of George III, Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence and his wife Adelaide.
The interior of Clarence House was plainly decorated and furnished in comparison to Buckingham Palace and York House.
Princess Anne was born at Clarence House in August 1950, and it was the home of The Prince of Wales between the ages of one and three.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Clarence-House   (2489 words)

  
 Clarence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clarence, Tasmania, the local council area on the Eastern shore of the River Derwent
Electoral district of Clarence, electoral district in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Australia
Clarence is also the name of the cross-eyed lion in Daktari
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 The Royal Residences > Clarence House > History
The next occupant of Clarence House was Queen Victoria's mother, Victoria, Duchess of Kent, who lived there from 1841 to 1861, the year in which both she and Prince Albert died.
When the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn died in 1942, Clarence House was made available for the use of the War Organisation of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John of Jerusalem for the duration of the war.
In 1949 Clarence House was returned to Royal use, when it became the London home of Princess Elizabeth, elder daughter of George VI, following her marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947.
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 The Royal Residences > Clarence House > Today
The Royal Collection © 2006, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Following the death of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Clarence House has become the official London residence of TRH The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Princes William and Harry.
Clarence House also provides office accommodation for The Prince of Wales's Household, who support Their Royal Highnesses in their official engagements and liaise with over 350 organisations with whose work they are involved.
Clarence House is open to the public during the summer months.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/Page2522.asp   (316 words)

  
 Clarence House Country Hotel, Skelgate, Barrow-in-Furness presented by A1 Tourism
Christmas and New Year at Clarence House are memorable, with glittering trees and garlanded beams, glowing open fires and tables filled with festive fare.
Clarence House select prime produce from the hills and lakes for its imaginative, mouthwatering menus.
Every room in Clarence House is decorated and designed to an individual theme using rich fabrics and upholstery in deep burgundies and fresh creams.
www.a1tourism.com /uk/clarencehousecountryhotel.html   (688 words)

  
 Art & Residences > Royal Residences > Clarence House
The Royal Collection 2006 © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Clarence House, which stands beside St James's Palace, was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence.
During its history, the house has been altered, reflecting the changes in occupancy over nearly two centuries.
Today Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/page2262.asp   (140 words)

  
 The Royal Collection - Clarence House
Clarence House is the official residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and the home of the Princes William and Henry.
Clarence House displays much of Queen Elizabeth's famous art collection, including outstanding 20th-century paintings such as important works by John Piper, Graham Sutherland, WS Sickert and Augustus John.
As Clarence House is a working royal residence, opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
www.royalcollection.org.uk /default.asp?action=article&ID=33   (476 words)

  
 inside Clarence house Evening Standard (London) - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Clarence House was the London residence of the Queen Mother for nearly half a century.
Clarence House is to be his London residence, and this week, after a major refurbishment, the five principal ground-floor rooms will open to the public until Fri 17 Oct.
Clarence House also made a memorable backdrop for the annual birthday celebrations on 4 August, a tradition that only started when the Queen Mother was 70 but continued until 2001.
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 Clarence House - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Clarence House   (Site not responding. Last check: )
House in London, residence of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
It stands immediately opposite Friary Court, St James's Palace, and was built by John Nash in 1825–29 for William IV when he was Duke of Clarence.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Clarence+House   (106 words)

  
 Clarence House, London home of Duchess of Cornwall
Clarence House was built between 1825 and 1827 for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence.
Clarence House first occupant was Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence, who lived there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837.
Clarence House is open to the public during the summer months each year, offering an opportunity to see the main rooms on the ground floor of the House.
www.duchess-of-cornwall.co.uk /clarence-house.htm   (540 words)

  
 FOX Broadcasting Company: House: Show Information
Clarence screams to be let out of the room and then collapses on the floor.
He demands to be given Clarence’s case because he is intrigued that the patient’s heart was beating so quickly to cause the body to pump air instead of blood.
House visits Clarence and pours him a shot of 150-proof rum, explaining that a dying man deserves one last drink.
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 CLARENCE HOUSE - for news on Clarence House Click Here
Clarence House and the Sun clash over whether an Army cadet filmed by a reporter with a fake bomb is Prince Harry.
The Queen's decision to not attend her son's civil marriage ceremony is not a snub, Clarence House insists.
Clarence House apologises after Prince Harry is pictured wearing a swastika armband to a fancy dress party.
www.newsbyname.co.uk /C/Clarence-House.php   (553 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Tears and relief as Clarence House finally judges the moment is right
There was a certain poetic irony in the fact yesterday that Clarence House brought forward its official announcement of Prince Charles's plans to marry his long-term partner Camilla Parker Bowles - originally scheduled for next week - because of the imminent publication of the leaked news in the London Evening Standard.
Even yesterday, smiles at Clarence House froze slightly when a journalist raised the latest, instant, opinion polls from Teletext and ITV's This Morning programme which suggested between two-thirds and three-quarters of those who registered their opinions were opposed to the marriage.
Clarence House was yesterday contemplating inviting television cameras into the supposedly quiet wedding, to be attended only by family and friends.
www.guardian.co.uk /monarchy/story/0,2763,1410525,00.html?79%3A+Uk+news+%2D+guardian+%2D+do+not+use   (1065 words)

  
 Clarence House Wallpaper, Clarence House catalog, discount Clarence House - DiscountDecorator.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Clarence House was founded in 1961 by New York interior designer Robin Roberts on the premise that design integrity was a goal that could be achieved through uncompromising artistry and technical quality.
Colefax and Fowler are well known for their florals and Clarence house is a sure bet for the finest in velvet fabric, as well as many others.
Clarence House fabrics and wallpapers are found in some of the world's finest homes, hotels, and museums.
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 Ashlee House - A backpackers guide to tourist attractions and sightseeing in London
Clarence House is a Royal home originally used by Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence and his wife, Adelaide.
She moved in the House together with Princess Margaret in 1953 and continued carrying out official duties in the Clarence House until she died in 2002.
Clarence House is now home to the Prince of Wales, Charles, his second wife, the Duchess of Cornwall and his sons, Princes William and Harry of Wales.
www.ashleehouse.co.uk /POR/guide_clarence_house.aspx   (554 words)

  
 Clarence House - Things to do in London - All in London
Clarence House was built between 1825 and1827 and was designed by John Nash.
Fire damage meant that the house was then unlived in for more than five years until Queen Victoria’s second son- the Duke of Edinburgh moved in.
Clarence house is now the official residence of the Prince of Wales, and has been the residence of both the Queen and the Queen Mother.
www.allinlondon.co.uk /clarence-house.php   (275 words)

  
 Clarence Adoo's news page
Clarence has always said that he will play the trumpet again — and this is positive news in the right direction!
Clarence is become quite adept at manipulating his computer and telephone by blowing into a tube.
Clarence has a bath that he can get in and out of through a door in the side of the bath.
www.clarence.org.uk /news99.html   (1405 words)

  
 Charles and Camilla ok to wed: Clarence House - World - www.smh.com.au
Clarence House rejected claims that the forthcoming civil marriage between the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles would not be legal.
A Clarence House spokesman said: "Legal advice was taken from four different sources and all agreed that it is legal for a member of the Royal Family to marry in a civil ceremony in England."
Clarence House told the program it believed the 1949 act was not a continuation of the first act but a completely new one which did not specifically prevent members of the Royal Family from having civil marriages.
www.smh.com.au /news/World/Charles-and-Camilla-ok-to-wed-Clarence-House/2005/02/15/1108229961920.html   (667 words)

  
 Clarence Sondern House
There are long overhang on many portions of the house and a carport for the families vehicle.
The whole layout of the house was changed, including the location of the front door.
Since the home was built near a hill, the expanded living room was built a few steps down from the rest of the house, allowing for a higher ceiling and clerestory windows.
www.peterbeers.net /interests/flw_rt/Missouri/clarence_sondern_house/clarence_sondern_house.htm   (917 words)

  
 Clarence House | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Clarence House was designed by architect John Nash, whose Regency-style buildings are found throughout central London, and was completed in 1827 as the London home of the Duke of Clarence, the third son of King George III.
So it was no surprise that at the time of her death, Clarence House was in dire need of major electrical and plumbing repairs, painting and overhauling.
Meanwhile, Clarence House remains a cozy royal retreat and perhaps one day will be the home of Prince William and his family, before he ascends the throne.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040229/news_mz1h29royal.html   (1628 words)

  
 PRIVATE EVENING TOUR OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE WITH VISITS TO CLARENCE HOUSE AND SPENCER HOUSE
Spencer House was built in 1757 for the first Lord Spencer and is London’s finest surviving eighteenth-century town house.
Clarence House stands beside St James’s Palace, and was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence, who resided there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837.
Clarence House was the London home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1953 until 2002.
www.heritagetouring.co.uk /i-tour/buckingham-palace.htm   (505 words)

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