The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's majestic home, Bagshot Park in Surrey might not be a Royal palace, but make no mistake, it's anything but humble. Their Grade II-listed pad, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II for their 1999 nuptials, now costs them £90,000 per annum as they rent from the Crown Estate. Today, that house is worth a cool £30m. Royal author Ingrid Seward, as reports OK!, says: "It's got 120 rooms, a private lake and stables, and there are 51 acres of land. Edward and Sophie have renewed the lease from the Crown Estate for another 150 years, so it's obviously their forever home.".
Located 11 miles south of Windsor and lying within the designated area of Windsor Great Park, the ultra-secluded property was constructed in 1879, following the demolition of several existing lodges on the site. It was built for Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, the third son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Official records from that time show there were 26 servants living in the main house, as well as four valets, a cook, three footmen and at least nine maids.
During his period of occupancy, Prince Arthur was known to have ordered a painstaking installation of Indian-style wooden panels in what was then a billiards room. It apparently took two years to finish, and the two men who completed the work were said to have stayed in a tent in the grounds. Now seemingly used as a reception area, the same room was visible in public video calls made by Sophie and Edward during the pandemic.
