The comedian, who lives in the Tower of London, spoke about the difficulties of life in the castle

You don't have to be born a king to live in a real castle. Comedian Tom Houghton has been living in the Tower of London, one of the main attractions of the British capital, since the beginning of the pandemic. He shares his life in a medieval tower with subscribers in social networks. Find out why life in a castle is not always fabulous from our material.

Tom Houghton has been living in the Tower since the beginning of the pandemic. He talks about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a millennial castle in social networks. The Briton shares the video in Tiktok and Instagram under the nickname @HonourableTom.

The man said that his father, General Sir Nicholas Houghton (General Sir Nicholas Houghton), the former head of the British military forces, was appointed to the post of constable of the Tower of London. He moved into the residence in 2016. Tom moved to the castle to start a solo career in London and save on rent.

In social networks, the comedian says how he likes to live in the tower. But he also talks about some of the problems that arise in everyday life. For example, Tom hardly manages to order food at home, because almost no one believes that he lives in the Tower of London. After hearing the address, some just hang up, considering the order a hoax.

In the videos, the man shows subscribers life in a real palace. He lives in the chambers where the monarchs used to hold high-ranking prisoners. To get to the door of his house, Tom has to squeeze through crowds of tourists. Most often, the Briton uses a secret side move.

The comedian says that the main entrance to the castle house is guarded by the royal guard. The military often gets caught in the frame in the background when he shoots a video.

At the moment, about a hundred people consider the Tower of London their home. Among them are the doctor of the residence and 37 beefeaters - ceremonial guards.

Modern palaces, unlike the Tower of London, are built with the highest level of comfort. The French castle of the Arabian prince, which is located near Versailles, is recognized as the most luxurious mansion in the world.