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Buckingham Palace -

Located in the heart of London, Buckingham Palace has been used by the British royal family since 1703, and it's their primary residence in the capital.

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Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace has a total of 775 rooms, including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms.

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Ivy Cottage, Wren House, and Nottingham Cottage -

These smaller houses are located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. Both Princes William and Harry (and their respective wives) lived at Nottingham Cottage. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's first home was Ivy Cottage.

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St James's Palace -

St James's Palace is located in the City of Westminster in London. It's the most senior royal palace in Britain. It has housed kings and queens since it was built by Henry VIII in the 1530s until the reign of Queen Victoria, which ended in 1901.

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Clarence House -

Attached to St James's Palace is this 19th-century house where the late Queen Elizabeth II (then Princess Elizabeth) and Prince Philip lived after they got married.

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Clarence House -

It was also the Queen Mother's home for many years, and was the London residence of King Charles prior to his ascension. 

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Windsor Castle -

Windsor Castle was built almost a thousand years ago. Many royal couples tied the knot at the castle's St. George’s Chapel, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Windsor Castle - Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh liked to spend time at the castle. Indeed, this was where Prince Philip died on April 9, 2021.

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Frogmore Cottage -

And on the same grounds you'll find this cottage, built in 1801. Frogmore Cottage was the home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle before they stepped down from their royal duties.

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Frogmore House -

This 17th-century house in Windsor has been owned by the Crown Estate since 1792. This is where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had their evening wedding reception. Like Frogmore Cottage, Frogmore House is part of the Frogmore estate.

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The Royal Lodge -

Just three miles (4.8 km) from Windsor Castle, you'll find the former country home of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Prince Andrew, Duke of York and his family currently live here.

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Balmoral Castle -

This castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland was purchased by Queen Victoria in 1852, and is now a royal residence where the royal family often spends their summers.

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Birkhall -

Birkhall is also part of the Balmoral Castle estate. This is where King Charles and the Queen Consort used to stay when they visited Scotland.

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Craigowan Lodge -

This cottage, which is part of the Balmoral estate, was a favorite of then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana, as well as the late Queen and Prince Philip when they went up to Scotland on vacation.

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Gatcombe Park -

This gorgeous estate located in Gloucestershire, England is Princess Anne's home. It was purchased for her by her mother, the late Queen, in 1976. Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, also lives here with her family.

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Kensington Palace -

Kensington Palace is located just two miles (about 3.2 km) from Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria was born and raised in the 547-room estate.

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Kensington Palace -

Today, Kensington Palace is home to many senior royals, including the The Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Highgrove House -

This is where King Charles and Camilla lived most of the time, until the death of Queen Elizabeth. The private residence of the is located southwest of Tetbury in Gloucestershire.

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Hillsborough Castle -

Hillsborough Castle is the official residence of the monarch in Northern Ireland, and also the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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Llwynywermod -

When King Charles and Camilla went to Wales in the past, this is where they would stay. Located in Llandovery, the house was refurbished in 2007 to become more energy efficient.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse -

Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh has been a residence of the royals since 1369. It was the official residence of the Queen when she was in Scotland.

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Anmer Hall -

Prince William and Kate Middleton own this beautiful 10-bedroom country house in Norfolk, which was a wedding gift from the late Queen.

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Sandringham House -

This estate near Norfolk is where the royal family traditionally celebrates Christmas. They attend religious services at St Mary Magdalene Church, which is located on the grounds of Sandringham House.

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Thatched House Lodge -

This house was originally built for the garden keepers of Richmond Park. It's been the home of the late Queen's cousin Princess Alexandra (and the late Sir Angus Ogilvy) since 1963.

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Dumfries House -

Located in in East Ayrshire, Scotland, this gorgeous 18th-century house is home to an impressive collection of Chippendale furniture (a famed London furniture maker).

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The Old Royal Palace of Hatfield -

The Old Palace, located in the town of Hatfield, England, was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I.

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Bagshot Park -

This royal residence just south of Windsor is home to Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. The property has 57 rooms.

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See also: A look back at Queen Elizabeth's life in photos

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