Standing in Frogmore Gardens, about a kilometre south of Windsor Castle in Windsor Home Park, the original house was built in 1680-1684 by Charles II's architect Hugh May for his nephew Thomas May. The name derives from the preponderance of frogs which have always lived in this low-lying and marshy area. An early 18th century view of Windsor Castle by Kip and Knyff. ... Events First Portuguese governor was appointed to Macau The Swedish city Karlskrona was founded as the Royal Swedish Navy relocated there. ... Events France under Louis XIV makes Truce of Ratisbon separately with the Empire and Spain. ... The name Charles II is used to refer to numerous persons in history: Kings: Charles the Fat (also known as Charles II of France and Charles III of the Holy Roman Empire) Charles II of England Charles II of Naples Charles II of Navarre Charles II of Romania Charles II...

In 1792 Queen Charlotte, wanting a country retreat for herself and her unmarried daughters, purchased the lease. James Wyatt was employed to enlarge and modernise the house. On her death in 1818, Frogmore House passed to her eldest unmarried daughter, Princess Augusta. After the Princess's death in 1840 Queen Victoria gave it to her mother the Duchess of Kent. The Duchess died there in 1861. 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... For other places or people named Charlotte, see American metropolises, Charlotte, North Carolina is the countrys second biggest banking center. ... Fonthill Abbey. ... 1818 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Augusta is the name of several places: Augusta, Italy (Sicily) Augusta, Western Australia, Australia Augusta, Ontario, Canada North Augusta, Ontario, Canada South Augusta, Ontario, Canada Augusta, Arkansas, United States of America Augusta, Georgia, United States of America Augusta, Kansas, United States of America Augusta, Maine, United States of America Augusta... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Duchess of Kent is the woman who is married to the Duke of Kent, as the actual peerage is a male position. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

The house was home 1866-1873 to Princess Helena, third daughter of Queen Victoria, and her husband Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Since then the Royal Family have used the home intermittently. In 1900 the future Earl Mountbatten of Burma was born there. From 1902 to 1910 King George V and Queen Mary were frequent residents. From 1925 until her death in 1953 Queen Mary collected and arranged in the house souvenirs of the Royal Family, making it a sort of private museum. 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Helena can refer to: Saint Helena (Island in the Atlantic Ocean) Helena, mother of Constantine the Great (also known as Helena of Constantinople, a Saint in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christianity) Helena is one of the most renowned songs by the emo rock band My Chemical Romance. ... Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. ... Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (22 January 1831 - 28 October 1917) was a minor German prince who became a member of the British Royal Family through his marriage to Princess Helena (25 May 1846 - 9 June 1923), the third daughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and... A royal family is the extended family of a monarch. ... 1900 is a common year starting on Monday. ... The title Earl Mountbatten of Burma was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1947 for Louis Mountbatten, 1st Viscount Mountbatten of Burma, the last Viceroy of India. ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1910 in topic: Arts Architecture- Art- Film- Literature- Music- Television Science and technology Aviation- Rail transport- Radio- Science Other topics Australia- Canada- Ireland- South Africa- Sport Births- Deaths Lists of leaders: State leaders - Religious leaders 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... King George V King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Emperor of India His Majesty King George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) (3 June 1865–20 January 1936) was the last British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, changing the name to the House... Mary is a popular name worldwide originally derived from the ancient Egyptian word Mery meaning beloved, and is the most popular name for a female in the United States. ... 1925 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1953 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...

During the 1980's the house underwent extensive restoration. In 1988 it was planned that the newly married Duke and Duchess of York would move into Frogmore House, but they decided against doing so. The house was opened to the public in 1990. It is open in the second week in August to the end of September each year. 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The title Duke of York is a title of nobility usually given to the second son of the British monarch, unless the title is already held by an earlier monarchs son who is still alive. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Frogmore House has 18 bedrooms, and a number of rooms retain eighteenth and nineteenth century decoration. These include the Duchess of Kent's sitting room, Mary Moser's Room, Cross Gallery, and a dining room by Wyatt. Mary Moser (27 October 1744-2 May 1819) was an English painter and one of the most celebrated women artists of 18th century Britain. ...

In the 33 acre gardens, which are open when the house is, are a Green Pavilion, a nearby Gothic Temple, and a Tea House.