Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Balmoral are known the world over, but there are also many far less well known properties which are owned and lived in by members of the Royal Family scattered across Britain. From Scotland to the Isles of Scilly, Wales to the home counties, the mansions, apartments and "cottages" are part of an estimated £13m royal property portfolio.
The R oyal Family have two types of property, those owned by the Crown Estate and others they privately own. The Crown Estate belongs to King Charles as the reigning British monarch. Many royals live in Crown Estate homes which they lease from the Crown or live at in grace and favour.
Some are open to visitors, others are even available for rent. But all royal properties come with fascinating histories and many are architecturally and historically important.
