Ever wondered what it‘s like to live and shop like a royal? On this walking tour, you‘ll find out as you explore the exclusive neighborhood of St James‘s – an area owned by the Crown Estate. Starting in front of the Ritz Hotel, you‘ll hear about the district‘s royal roots. From there, I‘ll point out other lavish establishments including several famous private membership clubs like London‘s first gentlemen‘s club, the White‘s Club, and the men‘s only East India Club. You‘ll pass by the hidden Blue Ball Yard, James J. Fox which is the oldest cigar merchant in the world, and Lock & Co. Hatters. After circling St James‘ Square, you‘ll pick up the pace for a royal finish along the Mall. Along the way, you‘ll: • Hear about London‘s royal places including Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St James‘s Palace, and the serene Green Park • Locate some of the oldest shops in the world including department store Fortnum & Mason, and Berry Bros. & Rudd wine merchants • Walk part of the Royal Route along the Mall • Take in the impressive Spencer House, Marlborough House, Lancaster House and more • Learn how to tell if a shop sells its products to the royal family • See the BAFTA headquarters at 195 Piccadilly • Discover monuments such as the Victoria Memorial, Guards Crimean War Memorial, Duke of York Monument, and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial • Enjoy insider stories about the aristocrats who frequent private member‘s clubs like Brooks, the In and Out, the Athenaeum Club and many more • Get all the royal gossip on Charles II, his wife, and his mistress, the notorious Nell Gywn By the end of this hour-long London walking tour, you‘ll see famous royal sights as well as discover a pocket of London just steps away that is unlike any other and bursting with gems. Cover photo by Pathik Avashi.