Possible Clues:

• Locality round a monarch's official residence
• Where you'll find king, queen or bishop, and second of pawns in position
• To a friend, the highest honour is showing such a magnificent home
• Classic theater name
• Versailles possibly rejected drink expert?
• Queen's Guard workplace
• Locality around a king's official residence
• France's Élysée, for one
• Stately mansion
• Has Father got adornment for his fine house?