Queen Elizabeth II left behind her beloved playhouse at her Windsor Estate for her royal great-grandchildren to enjoy, including the Prince and Princess of Wales' children George, Charlotte and Louis
September 15, 2022 - 14:53 BST Bridie Wilkins The late Queen Elizabeth II lived at the Royal Lodge in Windsor during her childhood with her sister Princess Margaret, and there was one place in particular where the sisters spent much of their time: the playhouse. In 1932, when the Queen was six years old, the people of Wales gifted her an incredible life-sized playhouse complete with running water, electricity, a fully-functioning kitchen and bathroom, and a living room and bedroom.
The Wales children are especially likely to enjoy their great-grandmother's special gift, given their most recent move to Adelaide Cottage, just a ten minute walk from the late monarch's royal Windsor residence. The Queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice previously spoke out about her experience at the playhouse during her childhood, and even helped to renovate it in 2012.
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