Are there any government buildings or chambers that reigning Monarch is not allowed to physically enter?

Question

Are there any spaces such as government chambers or buildings that the reigning monarch of Great Britain is prohibited from physically entering into? I mean, literally places that they can't set foot in by law?

Answer 1

Yes, by law (at least in the UK) the reigning monarch cannot set foot in the House of Commons which is why the House of Commons is always summoned by Black Rod to hear the Queen's speech in the House of Lords.

Answer 2

Hm. I can't think of any.

I think it would raise quite a few eyebrows within the Establishment, though, if a British Monarch were to enter a Catholic Church, particularly a Catholic Church in London and particularly during the celebration of Mass.

Answer 3

Are you,by chance,thinking of that ceremonial moment,during the Opening of Parliament,when the House of Commons shuts the door to the Queen's entourage,who must knock and gain entrance? That is purely ceremonial.I don't think that there are any laws that forbid her to enter certain places.

Answer 4

The reigning monarch must ask permision to enter London on ceremonial occasions.It is always granted,of course.

Answer 5

The monarch is not permitted to enter the House of Commons, unless specifically invited to do so. This goes back to the period of the Civil War, when the King and the Parliament were in conflict. Charles I attempted to physically intimidate the Parliamentarians, and arrested some of them.

Answer 6

no as far as i am aware there is no law stating that the queen may not enter a particular place but there are probably places where it would be frowned upon

Answer 7

The Men's Loo.