An Estimated 6.6 Billion Acres of Land Worldwide
Owned Since: 1066
Valued At: $88 billion*
A large share of land is held by Queen Elizabeth II globally, and that share is directly under her personal control. King Abdullah’s billions of acres are behind the Queen. In 32 countries, the Queen is the monarch. She is the Chair of the Commonwealth (of Nations). There is a portfolio on the crown estate that returns its profits to the royal treasury. Queen Elizabeth, however, is getting a 15 percent profit. Unless you’re shocked by 6.6 billion acres, that’s one-sixth of the Earth’s surface. During the days of colonization, many of these large holdings were purchased.
An Estimated 6.6 Billion Acres of Land Worldwide
A Massive Faberge Egg Collection
Owned Since: 1900
Valued At: $200 million*
Some individuals gather different things, and some have preferences about what they gather. There are valuable Faberge eggs, but the Queen keeps her collection to herself. Queen Alexandra and Edward VII started to pick up pieces in 1900, eventually forming a supreme selection of over 600 pieces. The Queen now owns an egg collection and $200 million worth of accessories. There are often different items on display, but they are always tightly guarded. As diplomatic gifts, many eggs were given, particularly to the King of England.
A Massive Faberge Egg Collection