As heir to the throne, Prince William has also inherited several places – some of them downright odd!
here are the seven strangest places, inherited from the eldest son of King Charles III. There is no shortage of utopian projects, regulated down to the smallest detail by very strict rules. Really quirky places that have now passed into the hands of the future monarch. And one really wonders what to do with them, especially those where the imprint of their parents is still very present.
With Charles’ accession, Wilhelm inherited several new possessions (photo Ansa) – grantennistoscana.it
With the death of historic sovereign Elizabeth II in 96, the British monarchy witnessed the accession of King Charles III. But also the Prince Williamdesignated heir of the father, took on a new role and important tasks. This begins with a series of new titles.
William didn’t just inherit the title Prince of Gallesbut also the width Duchy of Cornwall (estimated value: 1 billion pounds), 1337 by Edward III. established as private property for his son and heirs. The Duchy of Cornwall covers over 52,000 hectares of land in 20 counties, mostly in south-west England.
But that’s not the only possession William technically owns. Places that belonged to the heir to the throne of the British monarchy included There are some that are genuinely bizarre, not to mention absurd. Let’s find out what they are.
Williams’ seven absurd places: the Isles of Scilly, an unspoilt paradise
Known as a small oasis of calm The Isles of Scilly are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places of the estate of the new Duke of Cornwall. The archipelago lies just off the coast of Cornwall, about an hour’s flight from south-west England.
Tresco island where William spends his holidays – grantennistoscana.it
The tourism association’s official website describes it as an “extraordinarily beautiful, uncrowded and unspoiled” place. Here it isTresco Island, one of William’s favorite destinations, was often seen vacationing there with his family. Charles and the late Princess Diana also often chose Tresco for their vacations, taking William and Harry for a summer bike ride.
Highgrove House: the king’s favorite house
One of Highgrove House’s former tenants is well known to Prince William: his father, now Charles III. Highgrove House was one of his residences favourite during the long years as Prince of Wales.
Charles’ favorite house is in Doughton, Gloucestershire. That is, in the Duchy of Cornwall, which means William is now the new landlord.
A notorious prison: Dartmoor
It’s undoubtedly one of the Duke of Cornwall’s most bizarre estates: the Dartmoor Prison, one of the most famous in the UK. It is located in Devon and is currently a men’s prison with a somewhat turbulent past.
Dartmoor Prison inherited from the Prince – grantennistoscana.it
Dartmoor had been home to some of the country’s worst criminals in the 1920s and 1930s and was the scene of a massive riot in 1932. There had previously been talk of a possible closure, but now it seems likely that it will remain open, at least for the foreseeable future.
The famous cricket ground
The Duchy of Cornwall consists mostly of rural areas. But he also has land in London, specifically in the Kennington Quarter. In fact, among the estates inherited from William is one of them most famous cricket grounds in the world: The ovalalso known as the Kennington Oval.
This historic venue was built in 1845 and hosted the first matches of England’s rugby, cricket and football teams. It has been the scene of many British triumphs, starting with the famous win at the Ashes in 2005, the prestigious cricket tournament where the British ended a long fast by imposing themselves on the Australians. Surrey County Cricket Club plays in Kennington.
Poundbury: the “experimental” city
Another rather strange place that William acquired is Poundbury, an “experimental” city in the south of the country. Completion is scheduled for 2025.
The “experimental” city of Poundbury – grantennistoscana.it
It is a Village with 4,200 inhabitants in the county of Dorset, built on land belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall: the experiment grew out of a project conceived and supported by Carlo himself.
The idea is reduce car dependency, promoting walking, cycling or public transport. Essentially, it’s about creating a medium to high density neighborhood while maintaining a sense of community, with walking distances between local shops, pubs and schools.
Nansledan, the human-scale village
It’s another project dear to King Charles: a kind ideal city conceived by the current King of England. Strict rules apply in this quasi-extension of the city of Newquay: it’s forbidden to leave clotheslines or rubbish bins visible, and it’s also forbidden to set up individual satellite dishes.
The model city presented by Carlo must have it underground garagesto prevent cars from parking on the side of the road, underground and hidden waste bins. And then wide sidewalks to be able to walk comfortably Fruit trees along the avenues and especially very greenpractically everywhere, with city gardens and south-facing pergolas.
A wonderful view of Nansledan (Instagram photo @nansledan) – grantennistoscana.it
But the street names are also peculiar, in Welsh. Shops must not be further than 10 minutes walk from each house. Obviously the buildings are on a small scale, but the homes must have bright and comfortable interiors with plenty (and large) bathrooms. In addition, the neighborhoods must remain low and the houses are built only by local labor using materials from the area. Owners must have permission to make changes.
Another element of the project are the spaces surrounded by houses to encourage walks and instill a sense of safety on the streets, where people of different walks of life are encouraged to mingle and live together.
For Nansledan, Carlo took up the idea of the British town planner from 1898 Ebenezer Howard, inventor of the garden citywho are able to combine the advantages of town and country and avoid their disadvantages. It could take up to 40 years to complete the project. Other restrictions include a ban on making unnecessary noise, slamming doors and arguing loudly.
Legendary ancient castles
Finally, like every prince who commands himself Wilhelm also owns several castles. Including the Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, built on a rugged coastline and dates from the 13th century. It was formerly owned by Richard, Earl of Cornwall.
William also owns others in Cornwall: the Launceston Castle is that from restormel Other castles are closed Cromwell in Tresco and the Maiden Castle in Dorset.