By Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3902844
School holidays are starting this week, and royal-related sites across the UK are preparing to welcome families with activities and features for all ages. There are many different programmes and events happening throughout the summer, with something for everyone.
Blenheim Palace
Although Blenheim Palace was never a royal residence, it has very close royal connections. Located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, it is the only non-royal/non-episcopal residence to hold the title of palace; it is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. John Churchill was the first Duke of Marlborough, with a long and dedicated political and military career. His wife, Sarah, was the best friend of Queen Anne, and John was given the gift of the land and money to help start construction on Blenheim as a reward for his services. While Sarah and Anne’s friendship fractured and disintegrated, Blenheim Palace still stands. Emb
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Viscountess Hinchingbrooke takes the plunge in the pool at Mapperton Estate
Crunching through the thin sheets of ice concealing the murky-watered pond below, I am preparing myself for a dip into the latest trend drifting through the smart set, wild cold water swimming. Deciding to take the plunge and tip-toe into the deep cool water, where after a few strokes of an exhilarating wild swim (followed by a blast of heating in the car), I begin to feel the endorphins rushing through my body – one of the many benefits linked to the wellness craze adored by Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, Lady Amelia Windsor, the Beckhams and former Prime Minister, David Cameron.