Queen Mother's private rooms in Walmer Castle are opened to the public
Posted by Susan T on March 22, 2024, 10:39 am
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In 1978, approaching her ninth decade, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother acquired an extra home when the Queen appointed her to the ancient office of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Dating back to medieval times, this honorary position is awarded for life to a prominent national figure and comes with a lifetime’s grace-and-favour tenancy of Walmer Castle, near Deal in Kent. Article by Robert Hardman
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Link: Daily Mail