Royal Pavilion, Aldershot

The Royal Pavilion was a wooden building in Aldershot with white painted walls, green window shutters, and rooms finished with stretched canvas and decorative wallpaper. The structure used wooden frames covered in canvas as its main construction method, making it a lightweight and moveable royal residence.

Built in 1855 by George Myers, the pavilion served Queen Victoria and Prince Albert during military reviews at a newly established training camp. Its temporary construction reflected the original purpose as a short-term royal accommodation for inspections.

The building was arranged to serve royal functions, with distinct rooms for entertaining, dining, and private work. The different spaces show how the household moved between formal occasions and quieter moments during stays.

An underground passage connected the separate kitchen building to the main pavilion, allowing staff to transport meals without disrupting royal activities. This practical arrangement kept different functional areas efficiently separated.

The walls and ceilings were made entirely of stretched canvas over wooden frames, making it the simplest royal residence in Britain. This unusual construction method allowed the entire building to be easily dismantled and reconstructed at different locations.

Location: Hampshire

Inception: 1855

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 51.25070,-0.78420

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58