HC Deb 31 January 1994 vol 236 c515W
Mr. Alan Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what accommodation at the occupied royal palaces is designated for Prince Charles and Prince Edward; and what staff and ancillary accommodation each has.

Mr. Sproat

The information is as follows:

  • The Prince of Wales
    1. (a) His Royal Highness' apartment in St. James's palace which comprises three reception rooms, one principal bedroom and two staff bedrooms, together with ancillary accommodation.
    2. (b) Three flats for domestic staff at Kensington palace. Two have one bedroom and one reception room and one has one bedroom and two reception rooms.
    3. (c) One house at Kensington palace for a Private Secretary. It has four bedrooms, three reception rooms and ancillary rooms. There is no staff accommodation.
  • The Prince Edward
    1. (a) His Royal Highness has use of two bedrooms, one sitting room and one bathroom in Buckingham palace. These rooms do not form a self contained apartment.
    2. (b) one flat for a domestic employee in the Royal mews at Buckingham palace comprising one bedroom and one reception room.

Mr. Alan Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage, pursuant to his answer of 19 January,Official Report, column 651, regarding accommodation for members of the royal family in occupied royal palaces, how much staff and ancillary accommodation is provided in each case.

Mr. Sproat

The staff and ancillary accommodation, on which rent is paid, or which is taken into account in salary and wage levels, is as follows:

  • HRH Princess Margaret
    • 8 bedrooms
    • 4 bathrooms
    • 2 reception rooms
    • 2 kitchens
    • 2 utility rooms
    • 1 staff rest room
  • Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
    • 8 bedrooms
    • 4 bathrooms
    • 3 reception rooms
    • 3 kitchens
    • 2 utility rooms
    • 1 staff rest room
  • TRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent
    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bathrooms
    • 1 reception room
    • 1 kitchen
    • 2 utility rooms
  • TRH The Duke and Duchess of Kent
    • 4 bedrooms
    • 2 bathrooms
    • 3 kitchens
    • 1 staff rest room
  • HRH Princess Alexandra
    • No staff accommodation