Prince Charles' Highgrove House is featured on season 4 of 'The Crown' — take a look at the grounds today and tour his other residence, Clarence House

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Frank OlitoNov 21, 2020, 01:54 IST
Prince Charles' Highgrove House is featured on season 4 of 'The Crown' — take a look at the grounds today and tour his other residence, Clarence House

Clarence House is the elaborately decorated residence of Prince Charles.Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

  • Google Arts & Culture created a virtual tour for fans to explore Prince Charles' main residence, Clarence House, in London, and his private residence, Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.
  • The tour of Highgrove House showcases Prince Charles' love for gardening.
  • In Clarence House, you can see that most of the home is decorated to honor the home's longest resident and Charles' grandmother, the Queen Mother.
  • Around the residence, you can see pictures of the royal family, including Prince Harry and Prince William.

While royal life is often guarded by gates, guards, and secret traditions, Netflix's "The Crown" offers fans a rare glimpse into what it's like to be a royal.

In the show's fourth season, Prince Charles moves into the Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, which is close to the residence of his ex-girlfriend, Camilla Parker-Bowles.

To bring royal fans even deeper into the life of the future king, in 2018, Google Arts & Culture created a virtual tour of Highgrove House and its grounds. It also created a virtual tour of Prince Charles' official residence, Clarence House in London, which has been in the Windsor family for over 100 years.

Keep scrolling to get a closer look at these two royal homes and to see how Prince Charles honors his royal family throughout his residences.

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In the fourth season of "The Crown," Queen Elizabeth visits Highgrove House as Prince Charles is busy building up the gardens.

In the fourth season of "The Crown," Queen Elizabeth visits Highgrove House as Prince Charles is busy building up the gardens.
Highgrove house as seen in "The Crown." Netflix

"Eventually, the house, the land, and the garden should reflect who I really am, what I'm all about," Prince Charles, played by Josh O'Connor, says in the show as the pair walks through the developing gardens. "Everything will be done organically — no chemicals, no pesticides. There will be no straight lines, no manicuring, nothing too neat or uniform. Certain wild and unconventionality about it."

Today, the grounds of Highgrove House are more colorful and lively.

Today, the grounds of Highgrove House are more colorful and lively.
Highgrove. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

Prince Charles has called Highgrove in Gloucestershire his private residence since 1980, according to Google Arts & Culture.

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The Google Arts & Culture tour does not take you inside the house, but it does offer some great views of the ground's lush gardens.

The Google Arts & Culture tour does not take you inside the house, but it does offer some great views of the ground's lush gardens.
Highgrove Gardens. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

Prince Charles redesigned the gardens of Highgrove to include a rose garden, an irrigation system, and even a sundial. The future king has been outspoken about his passion for gardening and nature, and it's evident in his estates.

Today, the gardens at Highgrove are considered some of the most innovative in the country.

Today, the gardens at Highgrove are considered some of the most innovative in the country.
A walkway at the Highgrove. Google Arts & Culture

"The Prince is proud of his garden and since the early 1980s has regularly invited various groups to visit, such as local charities and gardening groups," the official site of The Prince of Wales reads.

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Google Arts & Culture also takes fans through Clarence House, which is the official residence of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

Google Arts & Culture also takes fans through Clarence House, which is the official residence of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Clarence House. Chris Jackson/ Getty

Clarence House was built in 1827 for The Duke of Clarence who would later become King William IV. From 1953 to 2002, the Queen Mother called the four-story house her home. For a short time, Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh lived in the home after they were married in 1947. Today, it is the residence of Prince Charles.

Anyone who visits Clarence House is first greeted by the home's lavish gardens.

Anyone who visits Clarence House is first greeted by the home's lavish gardens.
Entrance, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

Prince Charles designed the gardens himself in 2005 to honor the home's longest occupant, the Queen Mother.

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The Entrance Hall to the home seems like a gallery of paintings and relics of the royal family.

The Entrance Hall to the home seems like a gallery of paintings and relics of the royal family.
Entrance Hall, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

The Entrance Hall is decorated with portraits of King George VI and The Queen Mother, along with a famous tapestry called "The Formal Garden." Although Prince Charles lives in the home, most of it has remained the way the Queen Mother designed it, including all of the artwork.

The first room off of the Entrance Hall is the Lancaster Room.

The first room off of the Entrance Hall is the Lancaster Room.
Lancaster Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

The Lancaster Room is a cozy space with upholstered furniture, a fireplace, and cases of books. It is used as a waiting room for guests to Clarence House. While waiting, visitors can observe eight of the watercolor masterpieces painted by John Piper in the 1940s.

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The second door off the Entrance Hall leads to the Morning Room, where the Prince of Wales entertains guests.

The second door off the Entrance Hall leads to the Morning Room, where the Prince of Wales entertains guests.
Morning Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

The upholstered furniture and blue drapery is the perfect setting for any reception. The family most recently used the room for Prince George and Prince Louis' christenings.

When Queen Elizabeth lived in the house, the room acted as Prince Philip's study.

When Queen Elizabeth lived in the house, the room acted as Prince Philip's study.
Morning Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

Today the queen's stamp still remains in the Morning Room. If you look closely, you can see her crown adorned on the ceiling using plasterwork.

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In one corner of the Morning Room, you can see family photos on display.

In one corner of the Morning Room, you can see family photos on display.
Morning Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

If you look closely, you can see Prince Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth, and his son, Prince Harry. Hanging on the wall is an oil painting of a young Queen Elizabeth by Philip de Laszlo.

The Morning Room leads into the Library.

The Morning Room leads into the Library.
Library, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

The room was originally designed to be a smaller dining room, but Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh decided to add bookcases, turning the space into a library of sorts. Prince Charles sometimes uses the room to drink tea with different heads of states.

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The Library then leads directly into the elaborate Dining Room.

The Library then leads directly into the elaborate Dining Room.
Dining Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

The Dining Room is the room Prince Charles has changed the most. According to Google Arts & Culture, he chose to add a striking bronze covering to the ceiling. Above the fireplace is a portrait of Prince Charles' grandmother, the Queen Mother.

The tour takes you through quirky corridors and hallways walked by royals and dignitaries from around the world.

The tour takes you through quirky corridors and hallways walked by royals and dignitaries from around the world.
Clarence House Corridor. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

This corridor pays tribute to the Queen Mother's love of horses.

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The corridor leads to the Garden Room, which offers some of the best views.

The corridor leads to the Garden Room, which offers some of the best views.
Garden Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

The Garden Room aptly offers the best views of the home's lush gardens and acts as an additional sitting room.

The room also houses a golden harp and grand piano.

The room also houses a golden harp and grand piano.
Garden Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

The instruments can be used to entertain guests.

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More family photos grace the top of the piano.

More family photos grace the top of the piano.
Garden Room, Clarence House. Google Arts & Culture ©2018 Google

On the piano, you can see photos of the entire royal family line, Prince Charles' sons — Prince Harry and Prince Charles — and a picture of the future of the royal family, Prince George.

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