When Prince William and Kate Middleton kissed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, the focus was not on the balcony. No, instead it was on the dress, on Pippa Middleton or simply on the fact that a commoner was marrying into the Royal Family. However, now that we have looked into it, maybe the focus should have been on the balcony!
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It has been reported that that balcony and the building attached to it are worth around £2.2 billion! But that isn't all! The Royal Family, through personal purchases and the Crown Estate, own and are responsible for many residences. From castles to cottages, here are these residences and how much they are worth!
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Foxtons: How much is Buckingham Palace worth?
Hello!: The Queen's royal residence she's never lived in – and it's perfect for Prince William and Kate
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The Sun: Where is Craigowan Lodge and which Royal Family members live there?
The Herald: Castle fit for Queen Mother valued only at £1m
Country Life: A magnificent country manor house that comes with an illegally-built 13th century castle
Tatler: £4.75 million Northamptonshire manor owned by the Queen’s cousin is under offer
Express: Inside Prince Charles’ 'impressive' £45m 'secret hideaway' in Scotland - 'fit for a King!'
Tatler: Inside Princess Alexandra's chic Richmond Park home
Express: Royal Christmas birthday: Inside Princess Alexandra’s £3million home Thatched House Lodge
Express: Kate Middleton's Anmer Hall would be pricier to rent than Meghan's home - 'on-trend style'
Express: Inside Prince Charles' multi-million pound property in Gloucestershire - 'atmospheric'
Express: King Charles is giving up his £1.2million home in Wales with 192 acres - see inside
Business Insider: King Charles inherited an estimated $9.5 billion royal real-estate portfolio. Take a look inside his most expensive palaces and homes.
Veranda: A Look at the 30 Homes Owned by the British Royal Family