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European royals have many things in common.
They’ve all got titles and lots of money.
They attend fancy parties and host extravagant weddings.
They’ve also got absolutely stunning homes, as well as holiday hideaways.
These homes aren’t run-of-the-mill properties available on Zillow.
These are sprawling estates and literal castles.
The agreement didn’t last long.
Queen Elizabeth was particularly fond of the estate, so much so thatshe spent her final days at Balmoral.
Apart from its gargantuan size and palatial looks, Balmoral is known for its 50,000 acres of gardens.
Craigowan Lodge sits near Balmoral Castle
The aforementioned Balmoral Castle is an incredible estate.
It’s so incredible that there’s another entire home on the property called Craigowan Lodge.
The queen was reportedly quite fond of the entire Balmoral estate, including Craigowan Lodge.
I think Granny is the most happy there.
I think she really, really loves the Highlands."
Sandringham House was long the site ofthe royal family’s traditional Christmas celebration.
And as her former chef, Darren McGrady, detailed to theDaily Mail, the celebration was very traditional.
“[T]here is no shortage of Christmas ‘tat’ elsewhere at Sandringham,” McGrady said.
They can also eat at the on-site restaurant and do a little shopping.
There are some seasonal events, too, like a 10k race and apple orchard picking.
The king purchased the residence in 2007, and he often talked about it with fondness.
King Charles served as Prince of Wales from 1958 until 2022 when he became King of the United Kingdom.
As of 2022, the title Prince of Wales now belongs to Prince William, as does Llwynywermod.
It was left to Queen Margrethe upon Queen Ingrid’s death in 2000.
Queen Margrethe’s return to her summer residence is something she looks forward to.
Not at Grasten though, but in southern Jutland.
It was a unique experience.
It hit me right in the heart.
I wish you all a really good summer."
The home has been in the family’s possession since Prince Charles III was reigning.
Today, Prince Albert enjoys the estate for different reasons.
This castle is also a little like a museum, because of its historical elements," he said.
Located in Aarhus, Denmark, Marselisborg Palace has a rich history.
Soon after, the current structure was built.
There is a changing of the guard ceremony every day at noon while Queen Margrethe is visiting.
It is a true geometric marvel.
Take Chateau de Cayx, the royal Danes' summer home.
Located in the Cahors vineyard in southern France, Chateau de Cayx is an entire winery.
And yes, it does produce wine that you’re free to purchase and drink.
But don’t worry the residence isn’t just a business.
It’s also a place for the Danish royals to retreat and relax.
Back in 2020, the family snuck away to the French estate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
We imagine there are worse places to wait out a global pandemic than Chateau de Cayx.
But then again, we’d be able to slum it at any one of these estates.
