Who lives in the king's house at the Tower of London?
Who lives in the king's house at the Tower of London? Where does the Constable of the Tower of London live? The Constable's official residence is the Kings House at the Tower of London. Built in the 16th-century, the timber-framed building overlooks Tower Green.
Does anyone currently live in the Tower of London?
The Tower of London is still home to the Yeomen Warders and their families, the Resident Governor, and a garrison of soldiers. There is a doctor and a chaplain. And there is even a pub!
When did the royals stop living in the Tower of London?
The Tower was a royal residence until the 17th century, and from the 13th century to 1834 it housed the Royal Menagerie (the Lion Tower).
What is the oldest royal residence in London?
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and it has been home to 39 monarchs over almost 1,000 years. While the Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, he did not live there but instead used it as a defensive base to guard the western approach to London.