Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is the official residence of the King of Brasland and the seat of the Royal Court. It is the largest palace in the country and one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Western Atlantic, also influenced by elements of Rococo and Neoclassical style. Before its construction, the royal family lived at Reutherhof.

The palace was built between 1775 and 1793 upon the orders of King Frederick III, who wanted to attract the nobility to Markund, reducing their power in the provinces and thus centralising the State administration. He succeeded, and the palace became the absolute center of power in Brasland. However, unlike the levels of decadence seen in France or Pantocratoria, the Royal Palace remained the seat of a disciplined court where the aristocracy competed for closeness with the Crown and its honours, building their own lesser palaces in Markund to show their wealth and power. Since then, it has become the official residence of successive monarchs and their families, as well as the place where most of the main political decisions are taken.

During the republican regime, the palace was closed and the capital was moved to Halvan. Many items and works of art from the palace were moved to President Palmerson's residence, the Presidential Palace. After the restoration of the monarchy, it was found that many objects were missing. Some of them were recovered, but many have been lost forever, such as paintings, tapestries, furniture, etc.

Since 1992, the royal family no longer resides at the palace, but at Grünenberg Castle. However, it remains the King's workplace and the heart of the Court.