The Royal Place is the residence of the King of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, that is located near the meeting point of the two rivers Mekong and Tonle Sap. Also known as Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chatktomuk Serei Mongkol in Khmer language, the Royal Palace has been serving as the residence for the Kings of Cambodia since 1860s. The palace was constructed in the 19th century after the relocation of the capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh. It was built on Banteay Kev, which was an old Citadel.
The palace is divided into four compounds namely Sliver Pagoda lying on the south side, Khemarin Palace to north side of the palace, lying in the center is the Throne Hall and the Inner Court on the western side. Some of the buildings of the palace were earlier dismantled but were rebuilt in the 1960s. The main attracting features of the palace are Moonlight Pavilion, Khemarin Palace and Gardens. Moonlight Pavilion also known as Preah Thineang Chan Chhaya was used a stage for performing Khmer classical Dances for both past and present. Sliver pagoda consists of a temple Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot and its main building contains national treasures. Khemarin Palace meaning Palace of Khmer King and is used as an official residence by King of Cambodia. Tropical flowers and plants are grown in the garden.