Some of the British royals' most interesting luxury properties

Part of the wealth accumulated by the British royal family consists of properties spread across the United Kingdom. There are palaces, castles, country houses, and much more - each one more exuberant than the other.

Hampton Court Palace is located in southwest London. The most illustrious resident who lived there was King Henry VIII. He was directly responsible for expanding the building with corridors, patios, gardens, and a labyrinth.

There is a legend that at Hampton Court Palace, ghosts of royals roam the halls and voices are heard. Some have said they have seen appearances of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. The property is open for visits.

Windsor Castle was built in the 11th century, has housed 40 monarchs, and is the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world. The building includes the famous state apartments and the Chapel of Saint George, where many weddings and royal funerals have taken place.

What draws attention is the Grand Reception Hall, the main ballroom of the castle. The room was restored after being almost destroyed in a fire in 1992.

A third of residential buildings on the Isles of Scilly are partly owned by royalty. Known as 'Sorlingas' in the Cornish language (Sorlingues in fench), they are also known as 'Syllan.' The place is a small paradise inherited by Prince William as part of the Duchy of Cornwall.

Located on the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle nowadays has a romantic and welcoming atmosphere that delights its visitors. However, the building holds a lot of history as an artillery fortress, king's prison, and royal summer residence.

Balmoral Castle is located north of Edinburgh in the Cairngorms National Park. The property has been the Scottish residence of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.

The property has around 20 thousand hectares, with areas reserved for forestry, in addition to beautiful gardens. The Ballroom is the largest room in the palace.

The property is one of the favorites of the royal family and was the place where Queen Elizabeth II chose to live the last days of her life.

Osborne House is located near Cowes on the Isle of Wight. It was built in the mid-18th century, in the Italian style.

The building has grand reception rooms, adorned with furniture and artwork from the Royal Collection. It was a private home for Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert (1818-1861).

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the King's official residence in Edinburgh and the cradle of Scotland's royal history. The building was erected in the 12th century and is open to visitors.

On-site, it is still possible to admire the magnificent Great Gallery and explore the ruins of Holyrood Abbey and the Palace Gardens.

Sandringham is located on the Norfolk coast in England. It has been owned by the British monarchy since 1862. The building is currently used by the royal family as a rural holiday retreat.

The building has a Jacobean-style facade and is surrounded by gardens, designed by architect Geoffrey Jellicoe. Inside, it houses a collection of treasures originating in eras from the Victorian to the present day.