House & Family History: Circa 1813 a cottage orné, which incorporated earlier elements, was created by John Nash for King George IV. Over its life the House had many names; it acquired its current name in the 1820s, when George IV was frequently in residence. King William IV demolished most of the Royal Lodge in the 1830s; the House was rebuilt as a residence for officers of the Royal Household in 1840. It became as a royal residence again in 1931, when George V granted the Royal Lodge to the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). The duke as duchess added wings on each side and used Royal Lodge as a country house for much of the mid-20th century. A famous 1950 painting by Sir James Gunn entitled "Conversation Piece at the Royal Lodge, Windsor" shows the king and queen (George VI and Queen Elizabeth) and their two daughters, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, in a relaxed setting during tea at the Royal Lodge. The canvas, today in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London, was unusual at the time in its depiction of royalty, complete with Corgi, in an informal setting. The Queen Mother died at the Royal Lodge in March 2002, with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, at her side.

Garden & Outbuildings: The grounds today cover about 90 acres and include Y Bwthyn Bach, a miniature cottage that was given to Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in 1932 as a gift from the people of Wales.

Chapel & Church: The Royal Chapel of All Saints was built to the designs of Jeffry Wyatville in 1825.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Grade I

Current Seat / Home of: Prince Andrew, Duke of York; here since 2004.

Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Sandby, mid-18th century. Joseph Frost, late 18th century. King George IV, 1815-30; King George VI, 1931-52; Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, 1952-2002.

Current Ownership Type: The Crown / Royal Family

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No