During the Second World War, George VI wished his mother to be evacuated from London. Although she was reluctant, she decided to live at Badminton House, Gloucestershire, with her niece Mary, Duchess of Beaufort, the daughter of her brother Adolphus.Pope-Hennessy, p. 596 Her personal belongings were transported from London in seventy pieces of luggage. Her household, which comprised fifty-five servants, occupied most of the house, except for the Duke and Duchess's private suites, until after the war. The only people to complain about the arrangements were the royal servants, who found the house too small.
During the Second World War George VI wished his mother to be evacuated from London Although she was reluctant she decided to live at Badminton House Gloucestershire with her niece Mary Duchess of Beaufort the daughter of her brother AdolphusPope-Hennessy p 596 Her personal belongings were transported from London in seventy pieces of luggage Her household which comprised fifty-five servants occupied most of the house except for the Duke and Duchess's private suites until after the war The only people to complain about the arrangements were the royal servants who found the house too small