Over to the left hand side of the fireplace is a painting which shows a hunting scene. The painting is known as Death of the Royal Stag with the Queen riding up to congratulate His Royal Highness’, by Sir Edwin Landseer (Landseer, 1860) Meanwhile the sprays of flowers were placed in two matching vases, which appeared to be decorated with a thistle design. With petals in autumn oranges, soft pinks and tons of greenery, the matching bouquets were placed on either side of the fireplace. Interior designer Benji said: 'There’s clearly however been given sensible thought to practical issues, the sofas being finished with loose washable covers – perfect if a corgi with muddy paws settles in.'Īmong the more colourful additions to the room were two huge bouquets of flowers. The two-seater sofas are all covered in the same green fabric and finished with a traditional skirting. Meanwhile the comfortable green sofas also appear not to have been replaced in years - the royal was photographed sitting on the same mint coloured seats in 1976. It appears to have just one button, and could be type of modern 'servant bell' for which she could call a member of staff into the room. While much of the room is traditionally decorated, and appears to have barely changed since it was photographed in 1976, there is one very modern addition to the home.Ī small doorbell can be seen perched on the edge of one of the Queen's sidetables in the living space. Meanwhile the cosy and comfortable footrest to the right of the image also appears to have been covered in the same fabric.īenji noted: 'I love the inclusion of some floral detail, toned to work with the green upholstery and yet on an ivory background with pink motifs, it’s classic English country house décor at its most reassuring.' The photograph, which is one of several taken of the room over the past few decades, shows that the frugal Queen has not changed the furniture in years.Ī photograph of the monarch sitting in the room in 1976 shows the royal reclining on the same floral-printed chairs, which are covered in a white patterned fabric. The meeting took place in Balmoral's green-carpeted Drawing Room, which has matching green sofas (main), a leaf-patterned fabric chair (left) and a modern bell (centre, on the table) The Queen has been suffering from episodic mobility problems since last autumn, and the decision was taken last week to ask the outgoing and incoming prime ministers to make the 1,000-mile round-trip to see the Queen. Today is also the first time Her Majesty has been pictured since she was seen arriving at the estate on July 21 for her summer holiday. The historic audience was the first time that the 96-year-old monarch, who has faced ongoing mobility issues, has carried out the key duty at her retreat in Aberdeenshire, rather than at Buckingham Palace. The image was snapped during a historic meeting between the monarch and incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was yesterday announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party. From the family heirlooms to the priceless artwork, Balmoral Castle is steeped in royal history.Īnd a photograph taken inside the Drawing Room today revealed how the Queen, 96, has maintained many of the property's traditional pieces, including a set of white figurine candlestick holders, which are believed to have been installed by the Queen's great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria more than 150 years ago.
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