DUCHESS OF YORK'S HOME.
Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park, which is to be the future country residence of the Duke and Duchess of York, was formerly known as the King's Cottage, and was lived in for some time by King William IV. when structural alterations were being carried out at Windsor Castle, four miles away. At that time William IV. built the Royal Chapel, which was afterwards rebuilt by Queen Victoria. Royal Lodge was erected in 1810, but was afterwards considerably enlarged and improved by Queen Adelaide, and is now an extensive building in the Gothic style. It is not far from Cumberland Lodge, so long used by the late Prince and Princess Christian, and is in close proximity to the Royal Chapel and the Royal Schools. Fort Belvedere, the residence of the Prince of Wales, is two miles away.
Royal Lodge is at present occupied by Mrs. Fetherstonhaugli, the widow of Major Fetherstonhaugh, who was extra equerry to the King; and manager of His Majesty's racing stables, and after she ha« moved out a great many alterations will have to be made, so that it is not expected that the Duke and Duchess will take up residence there until Easter. Special apartments are to foe provided for the little Princesses, who will no doubt revel in the large garden attached to the house. Celadon green, the pale shade that decorates much of the Duke's London home, will be used for the reception rooms at Royal Lodge, while antique mahogany and rosewood will be used to furnish the long drawing room. This has four French windows and opens into a conservatory which is to be made into a modern garden room.
Another member of the Royal Family who is shortly to move is Princess Mary. She and her husband have given up Chesterfield House, as the Earl of Harewood finds its upkeep too expensive in these days of high taxation, and they are to take over 32, Green Street, off Park Lane, which the Queen purchased about six months ago. This house, which is Georgian in style, was built for Lord Ribblesdale, and is described as a miniature marble palace.
DUCHESS OF YORK'S HOME.
Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 78, 2 April 1932, Page 4 (Supplement)
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