Where does the Queen actually stay?
Where does the Queen actually stay? Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
Can Buckingham Palace be sold?
No. The Crown Estate is not the private property of the King. Our assets are hereditary possessions of the Sovereign held 'in right of the Crown'. This means they belong to the Sovereign for the duration of their reign, but cannot be sold by them, nor do revenues from the assets belong to them.
Is there a swimming pool in Buckingham Palace?
The monarch has a private indoor swimming pool at Buckingham Palace, which has long been a favourite spot for the entire royal family.
Who owns Buckingham Palace?
The palace, like Windsor Castle, is owned by the reigning monarch in right of the Crown. Occupied royal palaces are not part of the Crown Estate, nor are they the monarch's personal property, unlike Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle.