Built in 1611 in the Tudor style, Hatfield House includes some elements borrowed from Jacobean architecture.
Built in 1611 in the Tudor style, Hatfield House includes some elements borrowed from Jacobean architecture.
Located in the Hertfordshore, Hatfield House was erected at the request of Robert Cecil, the first Earl of Salisbury. The latter having also been the chief minister of King James 1st of England. The estate currently includes not only Hatfield House, but also Hatfield Palace, the Abbey of Saint Etheldrede, various Tudor-style buildings, gardens, parks and even a river, named Lea. The locations have appeared in movies like Greystoke, Batman, Tomb Raider, The New World, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Sherlock Holmes and My Week with Marilyn.
At some point, when they reach their mid-sixties, most people will accept the ravages of later middle age and gracefully, often gratefully, ease themselves into retirement. Not so the Queen.
At 91 years, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II continues to work hard at her numerous duties for the nation and Commonwealth.Having held the throne for 65 years, she continues to demonstrate her commitment to fulfilling her various roles – Head of State, figurehead of many charities, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, upholder of the faith for the Church of Scotland.
