One hundred years ago this week on a winter’s afternoon at Wembley
in North London, a simple ceremony marked the beginning of work on
what was to become one of the most famous sporting arenas in the
world.
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It’s common knowledge that the British royal family lives in some of the most prestigious buildings in the world, like Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace. However, the family owns a number of lesser-known residences throughout the United Kingdom. Whether they are properties still owned by the monarchy or former palaces now regulated as museums, many of these residences recall the history and lives of British royalty. From a 50,000-acre estate in Norfolk, England, to a sustainable farm in Wales, these are the 24 regal estates that the royal family has called home.
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