The Royal Grounds are the seat of the Crown’s presence, representing the highest level of authority and symbolic power in London. It exists above all other districts, shaping the system without participating in its daily functions.
The Grounds were established as royal land, developed and expanded over time to house the monarchy and its operations. They have remained protected and central to the identity of power, separate from the city’s commercial and social evolution.
The area is fully controlled, stable, and unchanged by external pressures. It operates with strict order, serving ceremonial, administrative, and residential purposes tied directly to the Crown.
Royal family and direct associates
High-ranking officials and advisors
Elite household staff
English dominant
Adult population with structured roles
Class tolerance: absolute hierarchy
Racism: moderate (status-dependent)
Openness: extremely restricted
Maximum formal authority presence
Complete control and regulation
No informal influence
Area feels entirely controlled and isolated
Primary Economic Drivers
state funding and royal wealth
maintenance of royal operations
administrative support
Type of Work Available
highly specialised roles
structured service positions
limited access
Income Structure
fixed and controlled
high stability within roles
Wealth Distribution
entirely concentrated at the top
strict hierarchy within staff
Economic Mobility
none within the system
roles assigned, not earned freely
Dependency
independent of local districts
influences all others
Crime level: none to extremely low
Types: negligible
Visibility: non-existent
A typical day is highly structured, focused on routine, ceremony, and controlled administration. Movement is minimal and regulated, with all activity serving defined roles.
Day: controlled, ceremonial, structured
Night: quiet, secured, unchanged
Dress: formal, ceremonial, precise
Language: refined, highly controlled
Behaviour: disciplined, hierarchical, reserved
Pubs: none
Gatherings: formal, ceremonial
Entertainment: controlled, private
West London (elite): ultimate authority
Central (City/Soho): source of legitimacy
East (working/industrial): distant and abstract
South (lower class): untouchable and symbolic
Aristocrat:
→ accepted only with invitation
Royal:
→ completely normal
Wealthy outsider:
→ highly restricted
Middle class / professional:
→ only in specific roles
Working class (from other districts):
→ not present except as staff