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Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Queen Charlotte's Cottage
 

 

Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Queen Charlotte was given this building in 1761 when she married George III. After having been extended upwards by a floor and also in length, the picturesque house in its 'cottage ornée' style was used by the family as a shelter, and for snacks and occasional meals.

The cottage remained private until 1898, when Queen Victoria ceded it and its 15 hectares (37 acres) to Kew to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee. The grounds had rarely been visited; and one condition the Queen made was that they should be kept in their naturalistic state. That is how today's Conservation Area first came into being and how one of London's finest bluebell woods is kept intact.

Queen Charlotte's Cottage is maintained and administered separately from Kew by Historic Royal Palaces and opening times are limited.

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Heritage linkKew's History & Heritage: Queen Charlotte's Cottage

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