Brantridge Park facts for kids

Brantridge Park is a beautiful old house in Balcombe, West Sussex, England. It used to be a special home for members of the British royal family. Today, it is a hotel where people can stay and enjoy the historic surroundings.

Discovering Brantridge Park's History

Brantridge Park has a rich past, especially because of the important people who lived there. It was once a private home for royals, meaning it was not one of the main official palaces.

Who Lived at Brantridge Park?

The house was first owned by Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone. She was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Princess Alice lived there with her husband, Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone. He was a very important person, serving as the Viceroy of Canada for a time. A viceroy is like a governor who represents the King or Queen in another country.

Princess Beatrice's Home

After Princess Alice and her husband moved to Canada, another royal family member came to live at Brantridge Park. This was Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom. She was the youngest daughter of the famous Queen Victoria. Princess Beatrice lived at Brantridge Park for many years and passed away there in 1945.

Brantridge Park Today

After its time as a royal home, Brantridge Park was later turned into a hotel. It is now managed by a company called Timeshare. This means that people can buy the right to stay there for certain periods each year, enjoying its history and peaceful location.

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