The story unfolds in a few key locations:
* The King's Palace: This is where the story begins. The King's son, Prince Horace, is a mischievous and unruly child.
* The Whipping Boy's Cottage: This is a humble dwelling outside the palace walls where Jemmy, the whipping boy, lives.
* The Countryside: The novel takes the characters on a journey across the English countryside, featuring various towns and villages.
* The Scottish Highlands: The climax of the story takes place in the dramatic setting of the rugged Scottish Highlands, where Jemmy and Prince Horace go on a thrilling adventure.
The book's setting helps create the atmosphere of 18th century England, with its rigid social hierarchy, harsh punishments, and sense of adventure.