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All the dolphins in the UK
- The British monarchy owns all the dolphins, sturgeons, and whales in the UK, thanks to a long-standing statute created in 1324. They are known as the "royal fish."
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Corgis, and "dorgis"
- The Queen had her first corgi when she was 14 years old and owned over 30 during her lifetime. She also had some "dorgis," which are a cross between a corgi and a dachshund.
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ATM
- Yep! Buckingham Palace has its own ATM!
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Tartan
- The tartan "Royal Stewart" has been used by the current royal family line since the late 11th century. However, the Queen had her own pattern of tartan, named "Balmoral" after her favorite place in Scotland, Balmoral Castle. Maybe King Charles will have one specially made for him?
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Every swan on the river Thames
- The British Crown co-owns all the swans on the Thames, together with the Worshipful Company of Vintners and the Worshipful Company of Dyers, a partnership that dates back to the 15th century.
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The continental shelf and half of the UK's shoreline
- The 1964 Continental Shelf Act states that the Crown can explore all natural resources. As for the shoreline, the Queen owned just under half of the coastline around England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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The national collection of mulberries
- The Queen kept 29 different species in Buckingham Palace, which is officially the British National Collection of mulberries.
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Fabergé egg collection
- The collection was started by Queen Alexandra and Edward VII and is now estimated to include about 600 pieces. We are not sure if King Charles will want to keep that or offer them to the new Queen Consort.
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A bat colony
- There is a colony of bats at Balmoral Castle, and the Queen was apparently quite fond of them. Will King Charles inherit them too?
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A tiara with 1,333 diamonds
- You read it correctly. King Charles will inherit a tiara. The Diamond Diadem was made in 1820 for King George IV.
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Two tortoises from the Seychelles
- The Queen had two Aldabra giant tortoises, which were gifted to her in 1972, when she visited the country.
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150,000 works of art
- All part of The Royal Collection, which includes artworks of famous artists, including Rembrandt, Rubens, and Raphael.
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All of Scotland's gold mines
- The British monarch owns the rights to all of Scotland's gold mining activities.
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Queen Victoria's sketchbook
- Queen Victoria's sketchbook will probably continue in the family, as it is part of The Royal Collection. Here's a self-portrait from 1835.
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The best seat at Wimbledon
- The Queen attended the tennis tournament in 2010 and sat in the Royal Box—the best seat in the house. Now, that will be the King's special spot.
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Race horses
- The Queen owned a team of racehorses–her passion. According to Harper's Bazaar, the racehorses won the Queen over £6.7 million (US$8.2 million) in prize money over the years, with more than 450 wins in total.
That's actually a tricky one. The Queen has probably detailed in her will who she desired kept the horses.
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Westminster Abbey
- Westminster Abbey is a "Royal Peculiar," which means that the Dean and Canons report to the monarch and not to a diocese.
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London's Regent Street
- The popular street in the West End of London is part of the Crown Estate.
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25,000 acres of forest
- The Crown Estate owns around a quarter of a million acres of rural land, and about 25,000 acres of that territory is forested.
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Six massive estates
- While the Queen spent most of her time in Buckingham Palace, she also owned other impressive estates, including Windsor Castle, Holyrood Palace, Hillsborough Castle, Sandringham Estate, and Balmoral Castle.
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A car collection worth about US$10 million
- The Queen owned an impressive car collection, including Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and a custom Range Rover LWB Landaulet.
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An offshore wind farm
- The Queen owned the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm, as well as other green-energy projects. Those will probably be the King's favorite part of the inheritance, as he's always been very pro-active in the environmental field.
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The world’s largest clear-cut diamond
- Cullinan I, also known as the Great Star of Africa, is in the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross.
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The British seabed
- All of the UK's territorial seabed belongs to the Crown Estate.
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The Trafalgar Square
- In addition to Regent Street, the iconic landmark of the capital is also owned by the Crown.
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The Tower of London
- This is where the Crown Jewels are kept.
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London parks
- The monarchy owns Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Regent's Park, and Primrose Hill, as well as Green Park.
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Henry VIII's armor
- It dates back to the 1540s and it's part of the Royal Collection. See also: Celebrities you never knew were related to royals.
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All the dolphins in the UK
- The British monarchy owns all the dolphins, sturgeons, and whales in the UK, thanks to a long-standing statute created in 1324. They are known as the "royal fish."
© Getty Images
1 / 29 Fotos
Corgis, and "dorgis"
- The Queen had her first corgi when she was 14 years old and owned over 30 during her lifetime. She also had some "dorgis," which are a cross between a corgi and a dachshund.
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ATM
- Yep! Buckingham Palace has its own ATM!
© Shutterstock
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Tartan
- The tartan "Royal Stewart" has been used by the current royal family line since the late 11th century. However, the Queen had her own pattern of tartan, named "Balmoral" after her favorite place in Scotland, Balmoral Castle. Maybe King Charles will have one specially made for him?
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Every swan on the river Thames
- The British Crown co-owns all the swans on the Thames, together with the Worshipful Company of Vintners and the Worshipful Company of Dyers, a partnership that dates back to the 15th century.
© Getty Images
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The continental shelf and half of the UK's shoreline
- The 1964 Continental Shelf Act states that the Crown can explore all natural resources. As for the shoreline, the Queen owned just under half of the coastline around England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
© Getty Images
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The national collection of mulberries
- The Queen kept 29 different species in Buckingham Palace, which is officially the British National Collection of mulberries.
© Getty Images
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Fabergé egg collection
- The collection was started by Queen Alexandra and Edward VII and is now estimated to include about 600 pieces. We are not sure if King Charles will want to keep that or offer them to the new Queen Consort.
© Getty Images
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A bat colony
- There is a colony of bats at Balmoral Castle, and the Queen was apparently quite fond of them. Will King Charles inherit them too?
© Getty Images
9 / 29 Fotos
A tiara with 1,333 diamonds
- You read it correctly. King Charles will inherit a tiara. The Diamond Diadem was made in 1820 for King George IV.
© Getty Images
10 / 29 Fotos
Two tortoises from the Seychelles
- The Queen had two Aldabra giant tortoises, which were gifted to her in 1972, when she visited the country.
© Getty Images
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150,000 works of art
- All part of The Royal Collection, which includes artworks of famous artists, including Rembrandt, Rubens, and Raphael.
© Getty Images
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All of Scotland's gold mines
- The British monarch owns the rights to all of Scotland's gold mining activities.
© Getty Images
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Queen Victoria's sketchbook
- Queen Victoria's sketchbook will probably continue in the family, as it is part of The Royal Collection. Here's a self-portrait from 1835.
© Public Domain
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The best seat at Wimbledon
- The Queen attended the tennis tournament in 2010 and sat in the Royal Box—the best seat in the house. Now, that will be the King's special spot.
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Race horses
- The Queen owned a team of racehorses–her passion. According to Harper's Bazaar, the racehorses won the Queen over £6.7 million (US$8.2 million) in prize money over the years, with more than 450 wins in total.
That's actually a tricky one. The Queen has probably detailed in her will who she desired kept the horses.
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Westminster Abbey
- Westminster Abbey is a "Royal Peculiar," which means that the Dean and Canons report to the monarch and not to a diocese.
© Getty Images
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London's Regent Street
- The popular street in the West End of London is part of the Crown Estate.
© Getty Images
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25,000 acres of forest
- The Crown Estate owns around a quarter of a million acres of rural land, and about 25,000 acres of that territory is forested.
© Getty Images
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Six massive estates
- While the Queen spent most of her time in Buckingham Palace, she also owned other impressive estates, including Windsor Castle, Holyrood Palace, Hillsborough Castle, Sandringham Estate, and Balmoral Castle.
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A car collection worth about US$10 million
- The Queen owned an impressive car collection, including Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and a custom Range Rover LWB Landaulet.
© Getty Images
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An offshore wind farm
- The Queen owned the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm, as well as other green-energy projects. Those will probably be the King's favorite part of the inheritance, as he's always been very pro-active in the environmental field.
© Getty Images
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The world’s largest clear-cut diamond
- Cullinan I, also known as the Great Star of Africa, is in the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross.
© Getty Images
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The British seabed
- All of the UK's territorial seabed belongs to the Crown Estate.
© Getty Images
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The Trafalgar Square
- In addition to Regent Street, the iconic landmark of the capital is also owned by the Crown.
© Getty Images
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The Tower of London
- This is where the Crown Jewels are kept.
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London parks
- The monarchy owns Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Regent's Park, and Primrose Hill, as well as Green Park.
© Shutterstock
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Henry VIII's armor
- It dates back to the 1540s and it's part of the Royal Collection. See also: Celebrities you never knew were related to royals.
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Odd things that might be inherited by the new King Charles
Surprising things owned by the late Queen Elizabeth II
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Everyone knows the British royal family is very wealthy. Indeed, the late Queen owned palaces, castles, and jewels, but there are other peculiar things Her Majesty laid claim to that most people were not aware of.
Did you know that Queen Elizabeth owned all the dolphins in the UK? Browse through this gallery and discover the surprising things owned by the Queen during her lifetime and that, now, should pass on to King Charles.
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