Marlborough House, Grade I mansion in St James's, London
Marlborough House stands prominently on Pall Mall, constructed with red Dutch bricks and featuring architectural elements characteristic of early 18th-century British design.
The Crown acquired the mansion in 1817 after housing five generations of Dukes and Duchesses of Marlborough, marking a transition to royal residency.
The interior walls display Louis Laguerre paintings depicting the Battle of Blenheim, representing important moments of British military achievements.
The mansion currently functions as the headquarters for the Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Foundation, managing international relations between member nations.
The Duchess of Marlborough dismissed architect Christopher Wren during construction and personally managed the project to ensure her vision for the building.
Location: City of Westminster
Location: London
Inception: 1711
Founders: Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
Architects: Christopher Wren
Official opening: 1711
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
Part of: Crown Estate
Address: Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, UK
Website: https://thecommonwealth.org/marlborough-house
GPS coordinates: 51.50500,-0.13583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
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