AND The majestic Royal residence that everyone rushes to visit just set foot in London, the one that is most associated with King Charles III, the state receptions, the vast collection of works of art and jewels of the English crown. But Buckingham Palace appears more and more in decline. Despite its 775 rooms and state rooms and representation, its magnificent gardens and centuries of history enclosed in its walls (its construction began in 1703), today it is the seat of offices. And no royal wants to live there anymore.
The fall of Buckingham Palace
Even tourists continue to complain about too limited visits and of little efficiency by the staff, as well as the renovation works that never seem to end. And apart from the Changing the guardsome investiture and meeting with premier and heads of state, the official commitments to which they should act as a scenario are decreasing visibly. So much so that he was “dethroned” by the top of the Royal House ranking. But Which home took its place?
Buckingham Palace “dirty” from Windsor Castle
At the top of the ranking drawn up by the English newspaper Express The Windsor Castle is placed rather surprise. Located about forty kilometers from London, the castle holds a record: it is The oldest manor (built over a millennium ago by Guglielmo the conqueror) and inhabited in the world. Loved by Queen Elisabetta, who spent the last years of life, one day will become the home of William and Kate, to their rise to the throne. But it is also one of King Carlo’s favorite dwellings, who organizes you more and more often receptions and state dinners.
Balmoral’s rebirth, the Scottish castle
In third place in the ranking is the Castle of Balmoral, theater of the summer holidays in Scotland of the entire royal family. Purchased by Queen Vittoria and her husband Alberto in 1852, and now personal ownership of King Charles III, it extends over over 50 thousand acres of land, woods and forests, inlaid of rivers and lakes. Queen Elizabeth considered him an oasis of peace and above all privacy, but recently his son Carlo has opened numerous rooms to the public and organized events open to the public – such as Royal style dinners – which attract an increasing number of visitors, especially from abroad.
Carlo and Camilla at a Garden Party hosted by the Holyroodhouse building in Edinburgh, July 2023 (Getty Images)
Holyroodhouse and Highgrove, the two buds by King Carlo
In fourth place, another Scottish home, the Holyroodhouse palace in Edinburgh. The official residence of the king in Scotland hosts events, receptions and even some Garden Party Summer. To follow it in the ranking is Highgrove. Near the picturesque village of Tetbury, in the English county of Gloucestershire. Carlo bought it in 1980 and since then he considers it his real home. Over the years he has transformed his gardens, which now operate as a real commercial company.
The charm of Kensington Palace, Diana’s home
Kensington Palace, home to the London offices of William and Kate, follows sixth place. Historical residence of Lady Diana and, before her, of Princess Margaret, the building dates back to the 17th century and every year opens its gardens and state apartments to the public. He manages to beat Sandingham House, The Christmas home of the Royal, inherited from Elizabeth by his father George VI. From 14 to 17 August, the Norfolk estate hoststo Also Rock and Pop concerts, with artists like Pet Shop Boys, Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé.
The plans of Charles III for all his homes, including Buckingham Palace
Bagshot Park emerge in the queue, home of the Dukes of Edinburgh, located in Surrey; And Clarence House, the residence of Carlo and Camilla in London. Both owned by the crown, they are not open to the public but The sovereign has large floors: he wants to transform every single building – including Buckingham Palace – In a hen with gold eggs. Whether it is larger visits or gardens transformed into organic farms, Carlo realized that all his residences throat the public, always eager for a taste, albeit short, of the Royal life lifestyle. Why not take advantage of it? The future financial independence of the English monarchy could depend on its homes.