Royal Gardens

Depictions of the gardens at Windsor Castle and other royal residences

Osborne House

      A group photograph taken at Osboune House, including Queen Victoria (1819-1901); Queen Mary (1867-1953) when Princess Mary, Duchess of York, holding Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), when Princess Mary of York, on the Duchess's la
      Royal group photograph taken at Osborne House, August 1898Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

      Osborne House on the Isle of Wight was a summer retreat built for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert between 1845 and 1851, designed by Albert himself with the architect Thomas Cubitt in the style of an Italian palazzo. Albert’s involvement also extended to the grounds and surrounding land and farms which totalled 1727 acres (294 hectares).

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