Queen Elizabeth II's patronages and properties – we explore what will happen to her 500 patronages and impressive property portfolio following the late monarch's death on 8 September
The royal worked with hundreds of charities September 28, 2022 - 11:05 BST Phoebe Tatham During her 70-year reign, the late monarch was patron to more than 600 organisations. From charities and military associations to professional bodies and public service organisations, Her Majesty worked tirelessly to shine a spotlight on their achievements.Beyond this, Queen Elizabeth II accumulated a majestic billion-pound property portfolio spanning much of the UK.
According to the royal family's official website, the first recorded patronage was that of King George II who became patron of the Society of Antiquaries. What will happen to them now? Queen Elizabeth started scaling back on her patronages when she celebrated her 90th birthday in 2016. In a bid to share out the workload, the head of state began to distribute responsibility for 25 of her patronages among the royal family.Most notably, the Princess of Wales became the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon.
The Queen's property portfolio From London's iconic Buckingham Palace to Her Majesty's beloved Christmas spot Sandringham Estate, the late monarch enjoyed spending time in each of her six impressive homes.While four of her homes formed part of the Crown Estate, Balmoral and Sandringham were personally owned by the Queen.
The head of state's will hasn't been revealed but it seems likely that King Charles III will inherit both Balmoral and Sandringham.
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