THE CHAPELS ROYAL

See Also: CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHURCHES; HALLS The Banqueting House; PALACES; THE TOWER OF LONDON The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula; MENU

Website: www.royal.uk/chapelroyal

The Queen's Chapel

The Queen's Chapel (1627) was built as a private chapel for the Roman Catholic Infanta Maria of Spain whom it was anticipated would marry the then Prince Charles (later King Charles I). However, the nuptial negotiations broke down and the anticipated betrothal did not occur. The building was completed for the French princess Henrietta Maria, who was also a Roman Catholic, whom he did wed.

During the 18^thC and 19^thC the building hosted Lutheran services.

Location: Marlborough Road, SW1A 1BG (blue, red)

See Also: ELEPHANTS The Elephant & Castle

The Savoy Chapel

The Queen's Chapel of The Savoy is the last remnant of the Savoy Hospital. The present building was erected after a fire that occurred in 1864.

Location: Savoy Hill, WC2R 0DA (red, yellow)

See Also: PALACES, DISAPPEARED & FORMER The Savoy Palace

Website: https://royalchapelsavoy.org

David Backhouse 2024