Queen
Elizabeth II's official residence in
and ancient Holyroodhouse was part
Abbey of Holyrood, but much of the present palace was built for King Charles 11. severe ere neoclassicism of the courtyard reflects the distinctly English fashion time; nevertheless it exudes Scottish severe The State Apartments of Charles' are luxurious and grand, crammed artifacts and paintings elegantly displayed beneath superb stucco ceilings. in the Historical Apartments is the badchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots and adojoining closet where, in 1566, her
secretary and confidante, David Rizzio, was stabbed to death by associates of the Queen's delinquent husband, Lord Darnley.You can view the palace by guided tour only, but you'll be in the hands of highly entertaining and knowledgeable staff.
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