4 stunning mansions Queen Elizabeth gifted to Kate Middleton, Prince William and more beloved British royal family members
It’s always grand getting something for a special occasion, like a wedding or a milestone birthday. And whether it’s big or small, we all know it’s the thought that counts.
Check out some of this prime real estate that the queen has gifted.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Anmer Hall
To celebrate Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011, the queen gifted the couple Anmer Hall, a 10-bedroom Georgian home located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. It was William and Kate’s official residence until 2017, when they started spending more time in London to work for the queen and the charities they support. The Cambridges consider their flats at Kensington Palace their main residence now, but they’re said to adore their down time at their country home, and even spent lockdowns there, according to Hello magazine.
Kate and William had the home renovated after acquiring it, and the interior is said to be “largely neutral”, with the exception of the dining room, which Vogue UK reports being painted in a “bold jewel green”.
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Princess Anne and Mark Phillips: Gatcombe Park
Princess Anne, who is a well-known equestrian, hosts the Festival of British Eventing on the grounds of the park as well as two smaller equestrian trials per year, on courses actually designed by the princess herself.
Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex: Bagshot Park
While Bagshot Park, which has been in the royal property portfolio since 1631, is technically still crown-owned, the queen leased the mansion house, the stables and the lodge on the property to her youngest son Edward, Earl of Wessex, and his wife Countess Sophie for their personal use.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson: Sunninghill Park
Prince Andrew and Fergie got divorced in 1996 and have lived in the royal Lodge at Windsor, the Queen Mother’s former country estate, since 2003.
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- The queen commissioned a 12-bedroom Berkshire home for Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew, where they once lived with daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie
- Prince William and Kate Middleton might call Kensington Palace home, but they spent Covid-19 lockdowns at Anmer Hall in Norfolk – another gift from QE