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How many houses does King Charles have?

Ahead of his coronation on May 6, the new British monarch lords over seven palaces, 10 castles, 12 homes, 56 cottages, and 14 ancient ruins where he can hang up his crown.



King Charles III has access to a staggering portfolio of approximately seven to ten primary royal residences, though the exact number depends on whether you count private estates versus those held in trust by the Crown. His official London residence is Buckingham Palace, though he and Queen Camilla currently still spend much of their time at Clarence House while the palace undergoes extensive renovations. His primary country retreat is Windsor Castle, while his privately owned estates—inherited from his mother—include Sandringham House in Norfolk and Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Other significant homes include Highgrove House in Gloucestershire (his beloved family home which now belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall), Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Additionally, he maintains Llwynywermod in Wales and Birkhall on the Balmoral estate. While he "occupies" many of these, many are state-owned properties held by the Crown Estate, meaning he is more of a steward than a private owner of the entire list.

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