Yes, many people live and work in Windsor Castle, including King Charles III for part of the week, plus hundreds of staff like butlers, gardeners, and soldiers, making it the world's largest occupied castle, though the Royal Family also uses other residences like Adelaide Cottage. While the King stays in apartments within the castle, Prince William and Kate Middleton live in Adelaide Cottage on the estate and use it as their main home, though they also have other properties.
Since Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022, Windsor Castle has remained unoccupied as a residence, though King Charles III owns it and uses it for official ceremonies and state functions.
Do William and Kate still have an apartment at Kensington Palace?
Though Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their "forever home," the couple still retain a place in one of London's most famous properties: Kensington Palace.
The original castle was built soon after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 but it has been altered and rebuilt so much by the 40 different monarchs who have lived there that it now has almost 1,000 rooms. Today, more than 500 people live and work in Windsor Castle.
No, Osborne House is not owned by the Royal Family; it was gifted to the nation by King Edward VII in 1902 and is now owned by the state and managed by English Heritage, operating as a popular historic house museum for the public. While it was a beloved private retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, her successor didn't want it, leading to its nationalization.
Occupied Royal Palaces, such as Buckingham Palace, are not the private property of The Queen. They are occupied by the Sovereign and held in trust by Crown Estates for future generations. The Queen privately owns two properties, Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, which are not publicly funded.
We welcomed the cast and production team of the film 'Victoria and Abdul' to Osborne and the Isle of Wight. It was the first time Osborne's interiors were used as a location for a feature film.
This tradition was scrapped in accordance with the King's view of having a slimmed-down monarchy, and instead of ladies-in-waiting, Queen Camilla is served by "Queen's companions", a group of six ladies who occupy the new occasional and informal position and who are not involved in tasks such as replying to letters or ...
Jane Seymour, Henry's third wife, died just 12 days after giving birth to Henry's only legitimate son, the future King Edward VI, in 1537. She was buried in St George's Chapel. Henry chose the Chapel, alongside his favourite wife, as his own burial place.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced in March 2024 that she was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery in January of that year; tests revealed the presence of cancer, leading her to begin preventative chemotherapy, which she completed in the summer of 2024, and she has since been focusing on recovery and gradually returning to public duties, though the specific type and stage of cancer remain private.
Windsor Castle is legally owned by the British Crown, held by the reigning monarch, currently King Charles III, "in right of the Crown," meaning it's a state asset, not personal property, with its profits going to the Treasury for national benefit, though the King lives there and uses it as a royal residence, much like Buckingham Palace. While the monarch holds it for the nation, properties like Windsor Castle are part of the "Occupied Royal Palaces" managed for the country, with the Crown Estate handling other vast properties like Windsor Great Park.
Salaries for jobs at Buckingham Palace and the wider Royal Household vary significantly by role, from around £19,000 for entry-level positions like Summer Wardens or £20k for a Groom (with accommodation) to £40,000+ for coordination roles, and even £55,000-£60,000 for senior project managers, with lower-paid roles often including housing/meals in exchange for salary adjustments. Salaries aim for the London Living Wage, but some roles have faced criticism for being low relative to UK median earnings, although perks like accommodation or meals can offset costs.
All guestrooms at Hotel Windsor Castle have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Extra amenities include: Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks.
From the interviews, Kate always says she cooks food for the family and even the kids help her. Titania William has a go as well. Titania her and William both cook meals for the family and yes the children are encouraged to join in and also clear away the pots.
Why was Meghan's name removed from Archie's birth certificate?
Meghan Markle's first names were removed from Archie's birth certificate and replaced with her title, "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," by Buckingham Palace officials, not at her request, to align with royal protocol similar to Princess Diana's listing on William and Harry's certificates (using only her title). A spokesperson confirmed the Palace dictated the change in 2019, though it sparked tabloid speculation about family rifts, as Kate Middleton's first names are on her children's certificates.
Where did Meghan Markle sleep the night before her wedding?
Meghan Markle stayed at the luxurious Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow, Berkshire, the night before her wedding to Prince Harry, accompanied by her mother, Doria Ragland, while Prince Harry stayed separately at Coworth Park with Prince William. The historic country house hotel, located near Windsor, offered privacy and amenities like spas, pools, and extensive grounds for the royal bride and her mother to prepare.
So, Highgrove is technically King Charles's country home, but it's owned by the Duchy of Cornwall and Prince William has officially inherited the Duke of Cornwall title from his father. Which means Highgrove is William's, and Charles has to pay him £700,000 a year in rent.
Prostrate with grief, the Queen retired to Osborne on the 19th, unable to face the ordeal of the funeral service which was conducted in St George's Chapel on the 23rd. The last moments of Prince Albert, surrounded by doctors and the royal family, oil painting from 1938. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain.
No, Osborne House is not owned by the Royal Family; it was gifted to the nation by King Edward VII in 1902 and is now owned by the state and managed by English Heritage, operating as a popular historic house museum for the public. While it was a beloved private retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, her successor didn't want it, leading to its nationalization.
