The [updated] Elkmire Palace is the official residence of the Vaestronia Monarchy in the capital of Mirabella. Originally known as Elkmire House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Elkmire in 1672 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 130 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1808 as a private residence for Queen Elizabeth .It was enlarged, principally by architects Antonio Rodriguez and Edward Flare.
Elkmire Palace has served as the official Mirabella residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 2014 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
After the death of HM The late Queen Katherine, Her Majesty Queen Amelia couldn't live in Mirador Palace anymore so after she renovated it she moved the official residence from Mirador Palace to Elkmire Palace.
Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Elkmire Palace are open to visitors every summer.
Elkmire Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep and 35 metres high.
Today, it is very much a working building and the centrepiece of the Vaestronia’s constitutional monarchy, serving as the venue for many royal events and ceremonies from entertaining foreign Head of States to celebrating achievement at Investitures and receptions.
More than 50,000 people visit the Palace each year as guests to State banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and Garden Parties. Her Majesty also holds weekly audiences with the Prime Minister and receives newly-appointed foreign Ambassadors at Elkmire Palace.
It is open to the public during the summer months and for a limited number of tours in December, January and at Easter each year. Find out more about visiting the Palace on the official site of the Royal Family: www.thevaestronians.va