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For those who are enamoured by history and royalty, London is the ideal city to spend a holiday. Besides its famous arts and cultural landmarks and venues, London is among the select few nations to have a constitutional monarchy in existence. While the role of the monarch is strictly ceremonial in nature, nevertheless, it is one of the most important institutions of the country. The Royal Family is one of the most followed and the city is home to a plethora of historical sites, which still have a royal connection.

Royal watchers planning a visit to London will find staying in central London definitely advantageous, because of its close proximity to the best attractions including royal sites. Location wise Paddington Court accommodation would be ideal, as it is a short trip from the best royal attractions in the city.

The Devonshire Paddington hotel would be an excellent choice both in terms of luxuries and amenities, with exceptional customer service and some great package deals.  

While London has plenty of royal connections, four of the best spots to visit include:  

Buckingham Palace: Definitely among the most popular attractions in London, Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II at the moment. The most iconic royal destination in the city, it opens to the public for two months during the summer. The magnificent State Rooms with its priceless artwork and antiques is the highlight of a visit to the palace. There are guided tours of the palace during summer. A must visit for history buffs and those with a fascination for the British Royal Family in particular. If you visit in the summer months, a trip to the palace must be on your itinerary. However, if you are visiting at any other time of the year it still is worth visiting to see the ceremonial Changing of the Guard event held in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11 am. Check the palace website for details as the ceremony is held daily in summer but on alternate days at other times of the year.

Kensington Palace: Once home to the Late Princess of Wales, it has been a royal residence from the 1700s. Currently, it is home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their family. Visitors can take a guided tour of the palace and its rare treasures. After a tour of the palace, don’t miss an opportunity to explore its famous royal gardens, a major attraction in their own right!

The Tower of London: The oldest royal landmark in London it has been around for almost 900 years. The Tower has played an instrumental role in shaping the historical and political landscape of London and the world at large. It has donned many hats through its long illustrious and at times dark history. The Tower has been a royal residence, a prison for royalty and the nobility, housed the Royal Mint, an execution site, home to the royal armoury and of course, a repository for the famous Crown Jewels. With so much of history attached to the place, it comes as no surprise as the most popular attraction for visitors to London. There are tours conducted by its yeoman warders, the fierce-looking “Beefeaters” that are the official safe keepers of the tower and its treasures.