It’s rumoured that Prince William is considering a move from Kensington Palace to be closer to his grandmother in Windsor. Since her return from Balmoral, she has based herself full time at Windsor Castle and it’s certainly a great town but should you consider moving there too?
Years ago I worked with American investors looking to buy commercial real estate in the UK. One thing they could never quite appreciate is how old everything was. They’d often ask why anyone would build Windsor Castle under a flight path.
I’ll merely leave that there with a raised eyebrow and let you know that an original castle was first built on the site in the 11th Century. During the reign of Henry VIII it was used as a royal court and centre for diplomatic entertainment. George III and George IV spent a fortune in the 18th century turning it into the castle it is today.
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