King Charles owns an impressive number of properties, which have caused his net worth to skyrocket, particularly in the wake of the Queen’s death, which left him with even more assets.
According to Forbes, the monarch now owns at least seven palaces, 10 castles, 12 homes, 56 cottages, and 14 ancient ruins.
Not only did he inherit the Crown Estate, but Charles also took over the Queen’s private estates, including her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where she died, and Sandringham in Norfolk.
He also owns a Scottish estate, Birkhall, a Welsh farmhouse, Llwynywermod, Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, and Clarence House in London.
Other esteemed properties include Windsor Castle and the Tower of London, over which the monarch presides. All those properties amass huge sums for the king, whose portfolio is worth around £330m.
Some properties, including Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace, do not technically belong to King Charles but are instead owned by the sovereign in right of the crown and held in trust by Crown Estates for future generations.
The exact value of King Charles’s estate is difficult to determine because his fortune is mainly private. Buckingham Palace does not comment on royals’ personal finances.
While his properties might be worth a cool £330m, Charles has a private fortune that takes his total worth to exponential heights.
Last year, The Guardian conducted a comprehensive audit of the king’s assets, from country piles and diamond jewels to paintings by Monet and Dalí, Rolls-Royces, racehorses and rare stamps, complete with his royal properties, taking his fortune to £1.8b.
While some are more well-known properties owned by the king, there is one in particular people may not be aware of, and it’s not even in the UK.
King Charles owns a guesthouse in Romania, fast becoming a holiday destination for Brits and other Europeans. The monarch owns Zalan Valley in the Transylvania estate
Guests also have the chance to live like royalty and can book a stay for around £100 (available dates are not until March next year).
The retreat features cottages that offer back-to-nature vibes. You won’t have access to modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, TV, or radio, but that’s all part of the guesthouse’s charm.
Rooms feature antiques, embroidered textiles, and crafts, while in the village, you can expect farmers who travel by horse and carriage, rolling hills, and wildflower meadows.
