The so-called secret Buckingham Palace pool was commissioned by King George VI so that his daughters, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth, could swim without attracting any outside attention.

Since it was first built more than 85 years ago, almost every member of the Royal Family has learnt to swim in the Buckingham Palace pool. It even survived a Second World War bomb. But that has ...

Alisa said staff were able to book for a swim in the pool when royal family members weren’t present, and could also use other Buckingham Palace amenities too. She added: “There’s the pool ...

Deep in the heart of the jungle, we set out to create something unforgettable - a secret underground swimming pool with a tranquil waterfall. Using only primitive tools and natural materials, we ...

Staff at the grounds aren't the only people privileged to have access to the pool, as over the past 80 years, nearly every member of the royal family has learnt to swim at Buckingham Palace's pool.

They were further quoted as saying: “He probably thinks the whole thing is environmentally unsound, because the palace pool water has chemicals and has to be heated. It doesn’t fit with his ...

Buckingham Palace is one of the largest and most recognisable royal palaces, with a grand total of 775 rooms and secret tunnels allegedly connecting the residence to the outside world. What many ...