In the United Kingdom, some royal residences and episcopal residences are referred to as palaces. A palace is typically distinguished from a castle in that the latter is fortified or has the style of a fortification, whereas a palace does not. In England, Blenheim Palace is the only stately home to bear that title which was not formerly a royal or episcopal residence. In Scotland, some stately homes are called palaces. The list is incomplete.
(see Episcopal palace and Bishop's palace)