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All About Queen Elizabeth’s 25-Bedroom Childhood Home (There Was Even an Elevator)

The 25-bedroom, five-story 145 Piccadilly housed the future queen during her early years before Buckingham Palace.
Elizabeth’s governess Crawford described the home as an “ivory tower” during her childhood.
The property was damaged in World War II and demolished in 1959, with the InterContinental London Park Lane now on the site.
Rumors of a secret tunnel connecting the home to Buckingham Palace were discussed but never realized.
The property’s third floor housed a schoolroom and nursery for Elizabeth and Margaret during their early education.
The Times and BBC sources document the home’s emotional and social backdrop for Elizabeth’s upbringing.
After 1959, the site was rebuilt as a luxury hotel, the InterContinental London Park Lane.
A 1921 Country Life Illustrated issue noted the house’s 25 bedrooms and electric lift when it described the property.
Elizabeth kept a stable of 30 toy horses at 145 Piccadilly, reflecting royal childhood interests.
Elizabeth and Margaret’s corgis also roamed the gardens during their time at the home.

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