Prince Charles Doesn’t Just Own His Vacation Home Dolphin House, He Owns the Whole Island
Prince Charles has always lived in luxury as a senior member of the royal family. He has been the heir to the throne his entire life. This has allowed him to acquire a massive amount of wealth, including an incredible real estate portfolio. One of the properties the Prince of Wales owns isn’t just a vacation home, it’s an entire island.
Prince Charles owns homes in different locations throughout the UK
As the oldest son of the reigning monarch, Prince Charles inherited possession of the Duchy of Cornwall. He also received the title of Duke of Cornwall when he was born. The purpose of the duchy is to manage all of its landholdings in England.
Charles can’t sell any of the assets from the duchy for his own personal gain. However, he can purchase properties. And, he has acquired numerous homes throughout the United Kingdom.
His official residence is Clarence House, which is located in central London. This is a royal residence that was previously the home of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The Queen Mother lived in the home until her death in 2002.
According to Hello magazine, the Prince of Wales purchased his country estate – Highgrove House in Gloucestershire – in 1980. His private residence in Scotland, Birkhall, sits on the Queen’s Balmoral estate. For his visits to Wales, Prince Charles owns the Llwynywermod property which he purchased in 2007.
Other homes include The Castle of Mey and the Dumfries House, which are both located in Scotland.
Prince Charles owns an entire island
Another home on the list of Prince Charles’ impressive properties is Dolphin House. This six-bedroom home is located on Tresco, in the Isles of Scilly. Not only does the Prince of Wales own Dolphin House, he also owns the entire island of Tresco.
According to Veranda, Tresco is a car-free island with just 175 residents. It is located less than 30 miles off of England’s Cornish coast. It is accessible by ferry, helicopter, and airplane. The island also appears to be the ultimate vacation spot, thanks to its sandy-white beaches and crystal blue waters.
However, this isn’t just a royal paradise. Dolphin House is actually open to the public for vacation rentals. The weekly rates during the high season start at £4,865 ($6,430). The home can accommodate up to ten people. It features a private patio, a grill for summer cookouts, and spectacular sea views.
Prince Charles vacationed at Dolphin House in 1989 with Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry. The Duke of Cambridge later returned to the property with his own family in 2020.
Prince William and Kate Middleton took their kids to Dolphin House for vacation
Prince William and Kate Middleton recently took a break from their busy schedules as senior working royals. The couple took their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – to Dolphin House for a short “staycation,” according to You magazine.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge previously visited the island of Tresco in 2016. During that official appearance, he promised that he would return soon.
This was a “work trip” for William and Kate. However, they did take some time out for bike rides, and they also chatted with local residents. The royal family of five traveled to and from the island by helicopter.
“William and Kate were both smiling widely and looked really happy and relaxed,” an eyewitness told The Mail on Sunday. “Their bodyguards had big smiles too – it was clear to see that it had been a really good holiday.”
When Prince Charles becomes king, Prince William will inherit Dolphin House and the island of Tresco from his father.
