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From Bridgerton to Profumo, this country house hotel is steeped in British history

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, Gandhi, Charlie Chaplin and Meghan Markle by visiting Cliveden House in Berkshire, England

Cliveden House: the historic property in Berkshire, England is now a luxury hotel

The venue

Describing Cliveden as historic feels like the understatement of the year. Since it was built by the second Duke of Buckingham as a gift for his mistress in 1666, the estate has been famous - and infamous - for the role it has played in British royalty, politics and scandal.

If you’ve watched Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netlix, you’ll already be familiar with one of its historical inhabitants. Michelle Fairley’s character ...