Queen Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She has many estates for herself and for her family.
Some of these properties come with her title, while others came from an inheritance. Take a look at Queen‘s royal estates and dwellings.
Her portfolio includes much more than just Buckingham Palace.
- The Headquarters: Buckingham Palace
This palace is located in the City of Westminster. It belongs to the reigning monarch at the time. This tradition directly dates back to 1837. It has a total of 775 rooms, which includes 19 Staterooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms. Visitors can have an insight into a number of the staterooms inside the palace during specific times of the year.
- The Country Home: Windsor Castle
Queen Elizabeth moved here first with her sister, Margaret. Today, Her Majesty gives her frequent visits on weekends. As with Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle is the home to Queen Elizabeth. It spans 13 acres and has 1,000 rooms. This makes it the largest occupied castle in the world.
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- The Scottish Residence: Holyrood Palace
This Edinburgh palace is where Queen Elizabeth stays during her visits to Scotland. It’s typically in the first week of the summer. This palace was originally founded as a monastery in the year 1128.
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- The Summer Home: Balmoral Castle
This particular estate works as a Scottish Escape and is a royal favourite. Balmoral is the private estate of Queen Elizabeth. It’s where she spends long weeks at the end of each summer. This is also especially presumed to be her favourite.
- The Holiday Home: Sandringham Estate
It’s a beloved private home of the Queen. Sandringham is often used for their entertainment during the holidays and some important occasions. It is also the place where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might be spending Christmas this year.
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- The Irish Residence: Hillsborough Castle
Along with the Palace of Holyrood House, Queen Elizabeth dwells in Hillsborough during her visits to Northern Ireland. This one is also the official residence of Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State. It was built in the early 1770s. This home is surrounded by 100 acres of lush green gardens.
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