Three Shopping Centers
Owned Since: Unknown
Valued At: Over $2 billion*
The Crown Estate portfolio is made up of many different sections, including retail and leisure real estate. Whenever she wants, the Queen can shop. Over $2 billion in sales were generated by the retail portfolio. This year, the Crown Estate expects over 100 million shoppers to go to its retail centers. There are 17 shopping centers in which 7 million square feet of land is leased in total. 10% of the portfolio is still “under development,” which means that these figures 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 in the 15th century, her right to own all the swans dates back. Her Majesty actually owns all of the “unclaimed mute swans” on any water throughout England and Wales. Considering the cost of a swan is about $300, this little nest egg is worth about $130,000. This was one of the most impressive collections of the Royals, as swans back then were a delicacy. Now, this is not the case anymore. To guarantee their numbers are still strong, the Queen conducts an annual swan count.
All the Swans on the River Thames