150,000 Works of Art

Owned Since: 17th Century
Valued At: $10 billion*
In the 17th century, King Charles I began collecting art. The collection passed to them as each new sovereign came into power. More than 150,000 pieces are included. Some of them are by the most famous painters in history. Many news sources have covered Queen Elizabeth II’s impressive art collection, including ViacomCBS, or more widely, the Royal Academy of Arts. The $10 billion acquisition added even more value to the $10 billion art collection. This incredible collection includes original works over the centuries, including Peter Paul Rubens, Fan Hals, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt.

150,000 Works of Art

Six Royal Residences

Owned Since: Late 11th Century (Windsor Castle)
Valued At: $18 billion*
The pricing of royal residences is hard to estimate. There are six houses to choose from. Holyrood is the Queen’s Scottish residence, while Sandringham is the Queen’s Irish residence. Buckingham Palace is the headquarters. The Queen’s country home in Windsor Castle, while the Queen’s summer home in Balmoral. In Town and Country, the Queen’s favorite home in Balmoral. The Queen is staying in Buckingham Palace until 2020. She will not return this year. Queen Elizabeth also owns other real estate holdings that are used as formal Royal Residencies.

Six Royal Residences

Three Shopping Centers

Owned Since: Unknown
Valued At: Over $2 billion*
The Crown Estate’s portfolio is composed of many different sections, including retail and leisure real estate. The Queen can shop whenever she wants. The retail portfolio generated over $2 billion in sales. The Crown Estate is expecting over 100 million shoppers to their retail centers this year. There are seventeen shopping centers in which, in total, 7 million square feet of land is leased. 10% of the portfolio is still “under development,” meaning these numbers are likely to rise.

Three Shopping Centers

All the Swans on the River Thames

Owned Since: 15th Century
Valued At: $130,000*

The Queen was born in 1926, but her right to own all the swans dates back to the 15th Century. Her Majesty actually owns all of the “unclaimed mute swans” on any water throughout England and Wales. Considering a swan will cost around $300, this small nest egg is worth around $130,000. This was one of the Royals’ most impressive collections, as swans were a delicacy back then. Now, this is no longer the case. The Queen conducts an annual swan count to ensure their numbers are still strong.

All the Swans on the River Thames

1333 Diamond Tiara

Owned Since: 1953
Valued At: $700,000*
The Rundell & Bridge created the famous 1333 Diamond Diadem tiara in 1820. George IV charged the designers of the headpiece. As part of the Queen Victoria collection, it became a famous piece. The queen wore the tiara at her coronation in 1953. An estimated $700,000 worth of today’s cash is enough to turn Tiffany’s green with envy. She wears it on all the stamps and banknotes of the Commonwealth. The tiara can be seen at Buckingham Palace when it is not on the queen’s head.

1333 Diamond Tiara

A Team of Racehorses

Owned Since: 1940s
Valued At: $9 million*
Horse racing has a long history in Britain. It is unlikely that Her Majesty had to place a bet on DraftKings, but she is aware of the gambling world. Elizabeth first began racing with her mother but has since gone on to own several winning horses. In the end, over 451 races were won by the Queen, and she amassed a fortune of $9 million. Liz has 30 horses actively working and always keeps a keen eye on any up and coming investments. Horses have been a longstanding tradition of many royal families.

A Team of Racehorses

The Tower of London

Owned Since: 1953
Valued At: $56 billion*
Thanks to her position on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is the rightful owner of $56 billion in assets. It belongs, technically, to whoever has the crown. The structure was first built back in 1078, but in the 16th and 17th centuries, it became best-known as a prison for its history. Famous names were held captive within its walls, like Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I before taking the throne. It once housed England’s Crown Jewels and then was used by the Tudors as a royal residence.

The Tower of London

Regent Street

Owned Since: Date unknown
Valued At: $2 billion*
To get the property on Regent Street in London for £200, you will have to pay a lot more than that in real life. The Queen doesn’t have to worry about raising money for her paper. She owns most of it already. For a long time, the Crown Estate has been a proud owner of $2 billion in the property. Most likely, it is an ancient, long-standing deal that predates Elizabeth herself. Regent Street has since become one of England’s most significant road stretches, and not just because of all the excellent shopping opportunities it offers.

Regent Street

50,000-acre Balmoral Estate in Northeast Scotland

Owned Since: 1451
Valued At: $140 million* (Balmoral Castle)
Balmoral Estate is rumored to be the Queen’s favorite residence. The entire estate in Aberdeenshire covers 50,000 acres. The Royal Family keeps expanding it, and the Estate is definitely functioning. Balmoral has farmland, grouse moors, deer, and cattle herds are managed. “Bouchmorale” appeared in the British Crown’s records in 1451. “Bouchmorale” became “Balmoral” in 1856. Later, Prince Albert, the king’s consort, redesigned the Balmoral property. One of the most impressive buildings in Scotland is Balmoral Castle. Prince Albert, the queen’s consort, purchased the lot. The queen does not own the land; she holds it privately.

50,000-acre Balmoral Estate in Northeast Scotland

20,000-acre Sandringham Estate in Norfolk

Owned Since: 1862
Valued At: $65 million* (House)
The Sandringham Estate is Queen Elizabeth II’s country home. It has been around since the Elizabethan Era when the property was built. Sandringham changed ownership several times. The Estate was not in Royal hands until 1862. The King at the time was devoted to Sandringham, once writing in a letter to his mother that he was “so happy” there and “love[d] the place.” It took three decades to build the manor for the Prince of Wales fully. It is also the site of King George V’s death.

20,000-acre Sandringham Estate in Norfolk

The UK’s Continental Shelf

Owned Since: 1964 (Drilling Rights)
Valued At: $64 billion* (Oil)
Queen Elizabeth II’s valuable natural resource is the UKCS. UK Continental Shelf is the waters around the UK. The Crown owns the water rights to the English Channel, Irish Sea, North Atlantic, and the North Sea. The UKCS contains huge oil and gas reserves. The BEIS Oil and Gas Authority is in charge of awarding contracts and licensing to oil companies. These companies are only allowed to drill in certain areas. The Crown has owned the land for generations. Recent additions to the portfolio include drilling rights.

The UK’s Continental Shelf

A Bat Colony

Owned Since: 2019
Valued At: Priceless
One of Her Majesty’s favorite things is a bat colony set up in her own main hall at Balmoral Castle. Other reported facts suggest that Elizabeth may have developed a new hobby motivated by Discovery Channel programming. The animals set up a camp in the main house’s main hall, but Elizabeth was active instead of leaving it to sort it out. The royal employees release the bats from the castle and keep the windows open so that the bats can reenter the property at their leisure.

A Bat Colony

An Estimated 6.6 Billion Acres of Land Worldwide

Owned Since: 1066
Valued At: $88 billion*
Queen Elizabeth II holds a large land share globally, and that share is directly under her personal control. Behind the Queen are billions of acres of King Abdullah. The Queen is the monarch of 32 countries. She is the Commonwealth (of Nations) Chair. The crown estate has a portfolio that returns its profits to the royal treasury. However, Queen Elizabeth gets a 15% profit. If you are not shocked by 6.6 billion acres, that’s one-sixth of the surface of the Earth. Many of these large holdings were purchased during the days of colonization.

An Estimated 6.6 Billion Acres of Land Worldwide

A Massive Faberge Egg Collection

Owned Since: 1900
Valued At: $200 million*
Some people collect various things, and some have preferences about what they collect. Faberge eggs are valuable, but the Queen keeps her collection to herself. In 1900, Queen Alexandra and Edward VII began to pick up pieces, ultimately forming a supreme selection of over 600 pieces. The Queen now owns the egg collection and accessories worth $200 million. Various items are often on display, but they are always tightly guarded. Many eggs were given as diplomatic gifts, especially to the King of England.

A Massive Faberge Egg Collection

All of Scotland’s Gold Mines

Owned Since: Unknown
Valued At: $300 million+*
Some things are so out of this world that they seem almost impossible to handle. Take the Crown’s right to the gold mines in Scotland. Individuals who find gold nuggets in the past often do not cash in on their luck because they don’t want to upset the Queen. The Crown has a monopoly over salmon fishing in Scotland and the rights to goldmines. We do not know when the mines were included in the real estate holdings of the Royal Family.

All of Scotland’s Gold Mines

The World’s Largest Clear-Cut Diamond

Owned Since: 1910
Valued At: $51 million*
Most of us could only dream of owning a more valuable diamond than we paid for our car. The Queen is the proud protector of the 530.2-carat diamond. Before being used as part of the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross, the diamond was first presented to Mary of Teck in 1910. The diamond is seen rarely outside of the crown jewels. The Cullinan Diamond was tough to cut and split. There were nine stunning stones in the original diamond that collectively added a fortune to the Queen’s wealth.

The World’s Largest Clear-Cut Diamond

A Pair of Dorgis

Owned Since: 2007
Valued At: $800*

The Queen has famously owned more than thirty adorable Corgis since ascending the throne. But did you know she owns Dorgis as well? The Queen now owns only two Dorgis: Vulcan and Willow, who she has had since 2012, after the last of her purebred Corgis passed away. The pups have a very privileged life. They even have their own room, called the corgi room. They sleep in raised beds, and the Queen is nearby. In addition to delivering toys, stockings for the royal family are personalized. The dogs are buried at the Royal Estate where they lived.

A Pair of Dorgis

All the Dolphins in the United Kingdom

Owned Since: 1324
Valued At: Priceless
Throughout the years, we have heard many strange and unexpected things from the royals. The monarch will own all of the fish and fisheries in the United Kingdom. Today, it’s still true. The Queen is the proud owner of whales and porpoises. This profile fits the queen as a strong lover of animals. Despite her love for her swans and bats, some Royal courtiers have suggested that Elizabeth holds a special place in her heart for dolphins.

All the Dolphins in the United Kingdom

Hyde Park

Owned Since: 1660
Valued At: $19 billion*
Queen Elizabeth II has plenty of greenery, from her home to other parts of the UK. She owns Hyde Park, located in London. Amazingly, an estimated $19 billion worth of Hyde Park makes it a very lucrative slice of land. It was reclaimed back in 19660 by the monarchy and since then has remained one of the four Royal Parks around Kensington Palace. While many concerts and other events also occur there, Londoners use it as a place to socialize. Some of the very first motion pictures ever made were captured in 1889 near Apsley Gate.

Hyde Park

Car Collection Worth More Than $10 Million

Owned Since: 1940s
Valued At: $10 million+*
She was busy making herself useful as a car mechanic and a truck driver during World War II before the Queen was crowned in the ’50s. Liz has always been fond of cars. She is partial to a nice customized job. She has a car collection worth over $10 million. The Queen has been seen in three Rolls-Royces, a custom-built Range Rover, two luxury Bentleys, and an LWB Landaulet, perfect for smiling at the masses. You might also be surprised to learn that the Queen often drives herself around town.

Car Collection Worth More Than $10 Million

Two Black Jaguars

Owned Since: 1968
Valued At: $56,000*
The Queen owns two scarce black jaguar cats. Aizita and Marques are the jaguars’ names, and they live in the London Zoo, along with the other exotic animals that the queen was gifted with. The rarest of all panthers is the elusive black jaguar. Owing to hunting and habitat destruction, only 600 exist in the wild. There are more black jaguars than non-black jaguars in the dense vegetation. Animal experts are on duty round the clock to ensure that the jaguars stay happy and healthy.

Two Black Jaguars

Offshore Wind Farm

Owned Since: 2010
Valued At: $900 million*
Most individuals do not realize that the Crown actually owns several different renewable energy projects. The British Queen owns the seabed and anything erected on it. The wind farm was built in 2010, just a few miles off the coast. The cost is staggering, and the company developed it for $900 million. The Crown announced the project in 2004, but it wasn’t completed until 6 years later. Analysts predict that Queen Elizabeth will generate millions of dollars from her wind farms.

Offshore Wind Farm

200 Launer Handbags

Owned Since: 1950s
Valued At: $500,000*
The Queen can afford to buy whatever handbag she wants. She might drop a few thousand on Ralph Lauren or Chanel’s designs, but they are not to the taste of Her Majesty. Liz, instead, prefers Launer, a London based designer. Her mother first gifted her one back in the 1950s, kicking off a lifelong obsession. The queen now has over 200 of Launer’s handbags. Her favorite styles are The Royale and Traviata. Each cost $2,500, making it incredibly costly and valuable for her collection.

200 Launer Handbags

Henry VIII’s Armor

Owned Since: 1540
Valued At: Priceless
The Queen of England owns a suit of armor that once belonged to Henry VIII. The armor dates back to the 1540s, when Henry started to gain weight. As the king grew, the armor grew as well. Nowadays, the armor itself can be seen in gallery exhibitions around the world. It is often found on display in the Royal Armouries, but it was also invited to the Met. While Henry VIII had several armor suits at his disposal, this is arguably the most iconic out there.

Henry VIII’s Armor

A Private ATM

Owned Since: Unknown
Valued At: $8,000*

When she’s at Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty doesn’t have to worry about running down to the local Bank of America ATM. For a start, Coutts, an ultra-exclusive ancient institution that has been around since 1692, is her bank of choice. The Queen just has to pop down into her basement to withdraw cash instead of sending out a butler with her card, though she rarely needs it anyway. When Coutts installed the ATM in the London-based residence, it is unknown, but the machine itself would probably cost about $8,000, not including the money inside it.

A Private ATM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Owned Since: 2002
Valued At: $163,390*
For the Royals, the 2002 Land Rover Defender is not just a car; it’s a car used by the British military. The Queen’s long partnership with Land Rover continues, but this model is not one of her rare ones. Since the Defender first came out in the early eighties, more than two million have been constructed. There may be a 2020 Land Rover Defender, and there might be a Land Rover Defender updating. The 2020 Defender is the first update since 1983. The Queen’s Royal retinue often uses the Defender because it’s better for travel.

2002 Land Rover Defender

Half of the UK Shoreline

Owned Since: 1760
Valued At: Undisclosed
Changes in Elizabeth’s life happened when she was crowned in 1953. She not only became the leader of the whole country and beyond, but she also inherited all of the British Crown’s property, including a large portion of the coastline around Wales, England, and Northern Ireland. As a result, over 50% of some of the most scenic spots in the entire UK are owned by Liz. We can’t put a price on it, but it is more than most of us would ever expect or consider to be feasible.

Half of the UK Shoreline

2002 Bentley State Limousine

Owned Since: 2002
Valued At: $15,167,500*
You can’t buy this car on the market. In 2002, to celebrate her Golden Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth’s 2002 Bentley State Limousine was created. The state car, part of the Rolls-Royce Bentley L Series, has a torque of 400HP and 616 pound-feet. The car is one of only two of its kind, and both are housed in the Royal Mews. The car gets 616 pounds-feet of torque in addition to the HP. At almost every state opportunity, you can spot this Royal vehicle. Royal Protection Squad vehicles always escort the Bentley.

2002 Bentley State Limousine

Front Row At Wimbledon

Owned Since: 1922
Valued At: $222,000*
For fans of Tennis, landing a seat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon is the Holy Grail of sporting events. Tickets aren’t available to buy. Instead, one must be invited into the inner sanctum by a member of royalty. Although the Queen doesn’t frequent the competition herself, Kate Middleton has been spotted taking in a match on several occasions. Front row seats at Wimbledon can go for almost $3,000. There are 74 seats in the Royal Box, situated in the best position on the main court, marking its value somewhere in the region of $222,000.

Front Row At Wimbledon

Two Tortoises From Seychelles

Owned Since: 1972
Valued At: $20,000*
Most of us have pets but probably not two Aldabra giant tortoises. When the Queen was in Seychelles, she saw two of the special animals. They moved to London Zoo with her instead of Buckingham Palace. Before moving to a new pasture, they lived there for some time. It costs somewhere in the region of $10,000 to buy a baby Aldabra tortoise, making this a very costly parting gift. In particular, one tortoise (Jonathan) is a staggering 188 years old, almost breaking the current Guinness World Record.

Two Tortoises From Seychelles

A Gold Record

Owned Since: 2002
Valued At: Over $1,892*

While Queen Elizabeth had never sung a note, she was awarded a Gold Record for album sales. The Queen threw a huge party in 2002, called the “Party at the Palace.” This Jubilee was celebrated as the Queen of England in her fiftieth year. EMI released a live CD recording of the concert. It has sold over 100,000 copies in the first week. The Queen got an honor due to reaching a gold record milestone. She is the only Royal who was given an award like that.

A Gold Record

Westminster Abbey

Owned Since: 1066
Valued At: Priceless

For anyone visiting London, Westminster Abbey is a tourist hotspot. It’s such a part of British culture that Comcast’s NBC shot an episode of Friends just outside it. Since 1066, the abbey has been the home of each British coronation, but a specific religion does not govern it. Instead, a “Royal Peculiar” is dubbed, meaning it serves the sovereign. Inside the Abbey walls, many iconic events have occurred, from Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding to Diana’s funeral in 1997.

Westminster Abbey

1992 Daimler DS420

Owned Since: 1992
Valued At: $46,500*

For many countries, the 1992 Daimler DS420 is a favored state car because of its dapper appearance. England isn’t any different. Ever since it came out, the Queen of England has owned the DS420. Also called the Daimler Limousine, the 1992 Daimler DS420 has a Jaguar engine under the hood. In addition to being a Royal favorite, entrepreneurs and hoteliers also use this car. In the Queen’s collection, the DS420 was one of four, and she bought some of the last models to roll the lot out.

1992 Daimler DS420

An Aberdeen Angus Cow

Owned Since: 2005
Valued At: $1,500*

The Crown has a deep connection to cattle of the Angus breed. To develop the breed, which emerged in 1808, the former Queen Mother was interested. A wealthy patron of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society was the former Queen Mother. Queen Elizabeth is likewise a patron of the breed. An Aberdeen Angus calf was presented to Queen Elizabeth II to call her own. In 2017, when Aberdeen Angus triplets (all female) were born at the Castle of Mey, there was an exciting “Royal Birth.” The Castle of Mey was the former residence of the Queen Mother.

An Aberdeen Angus Cow

1925 Rolls-Royce Twenty

Owned Since: 1940s
Valued At: $750,000*
Sir Henry Royce himself designed the 1925 Rolls-Royce Twenty. For wealthy individuals, it became a classic car. One such wealthy individual was Queen Elizabeth, and she owns the Twenty, which is now a rare collectible. The Rolls-Royce Twenty of 1925 is an exclusive model, but it is far from the only Rolls-Royce in her Mews that the Queen has. In the first Phantom IV, which was produced in 1952, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had the privilege of being driven around.

1925 Rolls-Royce Twenty

A Gold Blue Peter Badge

Owned Since: 2001
Valued At: N/A

Peter Badge’s Gold Blue is priceless. Those who appear on Blue Peter, a BBC children’s show, are awarded the badge. Adults who are guests on the program are given them. There are various levels of Blue Peter Badges, and the Gold Badge that the Queen received is the highest of these levels. The Peter Badge Gold Blue is given to those who have accomplished something incredible, be it a feat of courage, strength, or leadership. In 2001, Queen Elizabeth II received her Gold Badge. David Beckham, David Tennant, J.K. Rowling, Steven Spielberg, and Ed Sheeran are among the other Badge recipients.

A Gold Blue Peter Badge

1955 Imperial Midget Racer

Owned Since: 1956
Valued At: Unknown

The Queen may be one of the most powerful people in the world, but she’s not above giving fun gifts. As a gift to Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth bought him an imperial Midget Racer in 1955. A shrunken version of the Imperial Racer, this mini-racer is really phenomenal. In the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, midget racing was also very popular in America during its heyday. The blue and white racer is part of the Royals’ toy collection exhibited at the Palace.

1955 Imperial Midget Racer

Queen Victoria’s Wedding Dress

Owned Since: 1901
Valued At: Priceless

The original wedding dress of Queen Victoria is a rather remarkable garment and has been owned since 1901 by the Queen. The dress was white, which seems to be common now, but it wasn’t in the 1840s. For the Devon lace-making industry, Queen Victoria’s Honiton lace was a huge boost. Queen Victoria even received credit for starting their weddings with the tradition of brides wearing white. She was buried in her veil when Victoria died, with the veil covering her face. Until it was put on display at Kensington Palace, her dress remained in storage.

Queen Victoria’s Wedding Dress

Landrover Range Rover Hybrid Landaulet

Owned Since: 2015
Valued At: $100,000*
Queen Elizabeth’s Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid Landaulet is one of many automobiles in the Royal Collection. The people at Land Rover, who took a Range Rover and transformed it, made it particularly for her. In addition to making it a hybrid, Land Rover made it into a landaulet. Land Rover has had a long relationship with the royal family, delivering the Queen in 1953. Jaguar has three Royal Family warrants. This new vehicle has a PS output of 340. The vehicle gets 44 miles to the gallon.

Landrover Range Rover Hybrid Landaulet

Trafalgar Square

Owned Since: 1840
Valued At: Undisclosed
Trafalgar Square was established in the 1800s. The square’s name commemorates the British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The Crown owns Trafalgar Square. The Square was originally a place for protests, community gatherings, and demonstrations. Norway donated a tree for Christmas every year starting in 1947. It took a long time to build Trafalgar Square, even after the death of King George IV. It has since become a hugely popular tourist attraction.

Trafalgar Square

1965 Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet

Owned Since: 1965
Valued At: $1 million*
The car screams “luxury.” The Queen of England used it during her historic 1965 visit to Germany and the Popes. The Vatican and the Queen both appreciate the expansiveness, allowing security personnel and their equipment to have more room. Many world leaders, including Deng Xiaoping, Tito, Papa Doc, Jomo Kenyatta, King Khalid of Saudi Arabia, the King of Morocco, and more, can count the Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet as former owners. Among other security enhancements and features, the cars are fitted with bulletproof glass and doors.

1965 Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet

25,000 Acres of Forest

Owned Since: Date unconfirmed
Valued At: Undisclosed

As you’ve guessed, an exceptional amount of the United Kingdom and beyond is owned by the Crown Estate. 25,000 acres of rural land used for farming is among its impressive property portfolio. Some of the lands lie completely untouched, like dense woodlands that were as great as they were today hundreds of years ago. It might be difficult to imagine a world in which the Crown manages to hold onto the land forever, as cities and new developments continue to spring up across England. It’s definitely a precious asset, however, with untold value.

25,000 Acres of Forest

1953 Humber Super Snipe

Owned Since: 1953
Valued At: $200,000*

Humber Ltd manufactured the 1953 Humber Super Snipe. It was marketed because of its size and cost for both workers and consumers. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth purchased her Super Snipe. Even larger and more powerful than the pre-WWII cars was the post-WWII version. The Queen and Prince Phillip used the 1953 Humber Super Snipe during the Commonwealth Coronation Tour. The car then went into storage, only for the Goodwood Festival of Speed to be brought out.

1953 Humber Super Snipe

A Baptismal Font

Owned Since: 1840
Valued At: $2,500*
Known as the Lily Font, Queen Victoria first requested this large, silver baptismal font for her first child’s baptism in 1840. Edward Barnard and Sons, a silversmith firm, was commissioned for the project. The Lily Font is made of gilded, golden-looking silver. At the font’s base are three winged cherubs. Prince Albert helped in designing the font. The Lily Font was used for baptizing all the children and grandchildren of the Queen, except Princess Eugenie. As an official part of the Royal Collection, The Lily Font is stored in the Tower of London’s Jewel House.

A Baptismal Font

The Queen’s Personal Flag

Owned Since: 1960
Valued At: Undisclosed

While England has a very distinctive flag, on the whole, Queen Elizabeth II wanted something of her own that represented her, not the whole nation. She charged the College of Arms with creating something extraordinary in 1960. The result was a navy blue flag topped with a crown and surrounded by a circle of flowers, with a gold E. It was first used the following year for an important visit to India and has since been used in her residences to indicate that she is home instead of the Royal Standard.

The Queen’s Personal Flag

1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V

Owned Since: 1960/1961
Valued At: $520,000*
1961’s Rolls-Royce Phantom V is another in a long line of Royal Family-owned Rolls Royces. Compared to mass-produced cars, Phantom V is rare. In 1960 and later, when a second copy was produced, the V joined Queen Elizabeth’s cars collection. Now, Sandringham’s cars and HMY Britannia are on public display. Until their retirement in 2002, the vehicles were active for forty years. The Rolls-Royce Phantom V registration plate from 1961 is “NLT 1,” a plate she ordered in 1962, which only the Prince of Wales now uses.

1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V

14 Retail and Shopping Parks

Owned Since: 1760 (Holding Company)
Valued At: Undisclosed
The Crown Estate also owns 14 retail and shopping parks, plus three shopping centers. It owns commercial parks in Banbury, Newcastle, Cheltenham, North Tyneside, Ellesmere Port, Nottingham, Exeter, Oxford, Harlow, Portsmouth, Leeds, Rushden, Leicester, Worcester, and Liverpool. Crown Estate maintains a detailed record of information on each shopping park, including park plans and revenue. Crown made a surprising 2017 sale. Sold its Altrincham Retail Park property for $60 million. Orchard Street Investment Management was the buyer. As Crown Estate cannot borrow money, the sale helped raise money for reinvestment.

14 Retail and Shopping Parks

1970 Daimler Vanden Plas

Owned Since: 1970
Valued At: $80,000*
The 1970 Daimler Vanden Plas was the early version of the DS420, which the Royal Family used most frequently. The Plas was named “Vanden Plas” on its license plates. Like later variations, the Plas was made for formal use. Jordan’s King Hussein ordered Queen Elizabeth’s model. Vanden Plas Works, a factory in Kingsbury, London, was named after its location. Original Queen’s versions, courtesy of Park Sheet Metal, Pressed Steel Fisher, and Coventry’s Motor Panels, were made of sheet metal shells.

1970 Daimler Vanden Plas