Queen Elizabeth's past homes - residences of Queen Elizabeth II

Balmoral Castle

Since 1853, this estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, has been owned by the British Royal Family (not the crown). It was a favourite holiday home for the Queen, who was actually in this castle when she found out about the death of Princess Diana. As we now know, it's also where the Queen died.

17 Bruton Street

On April 21, 1926, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in the home of her maternal grandparents. Sadly, the house no longer exists, but the site is still known as a historical landmark.

Buckingham Palace

As the London residence and headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, this is the palace where the Queen primarily lived and worked. It's also where the Queen was baptised as a baby.

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145 Piccadilly

After the Queen's birth, she moved to this townhouse located near Hyde Park Corner in London. It was considered a relatively modest home for the time — even though it boasted 26 bedrooms.

Windsor Castle

During World War II, Elizabeth and her sister, Princess Margaret, moved to Windsor Castle in the county of Berkshire for their safety. Before her passing, it was the Queen's preferred weekend home – and she relocated here for much of her final years.

The Welsh House

On the grounds of Windsor Castle is Y Bwthyn Bach ("The Little Cottage" in Welsh). This playhouse was a gift to Princess Elizabeth and Margaret from the people of Wales in 1931.

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Woolmers Park

When Elizabeth was a young girl, she used to stay at this country house. It belonged to her grandparents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore – Claude, and Cecilia Bowes Lyon. It was quite convenient as it's only 22 miles from London.

Birkhall

When the Queen was a child, her parents would take Elizabeth and Margaret here on holiday. It's located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and also served as a summerhouse for Elizabeth and Prince Philip early on in their marriage.

Villa Gaurdamangia

Even though this townhouse in Valletta, Malta has since fallen into disrepair, it once was the home of the Queen and Philip while he was serving as a Royal Navy officer. Interestingly enough, it's also the only permanent home the Queen has lived in outside of the UK.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

Every year since the Queen took to the throne, she visited Edinburgh during Holyrood Week. When she made the journey to Scotland, she stayed in this palace.

Clarence House

This home is located in The Mall in the City of Westminster and was given to Elizabeth and Phillip after World War II. But after the death of King George VI, the couple moved out and Elizabeth's mother and sister moved in. It's been more recently known as the official residence of Charles and Camilla.

Hillsborough Castle

When the Queen or other British royal family members visit Ireland, they stay in this castle located in the village of Hillsborough. It's also where the Secretary of State's annual Garden Party takes place.

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Sandringham Estate

This private country estate in Norfolk is where the Queen escaped when she needed a little peace and quiet. There are other homes on the property (including Amner Hall, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently lived), and the church on this property is where Princess Charlotte was christened.

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