Final Word

We live in difficult times. Things are tough and everyone has a little side hustle. Youʼve gotta make a quid, right?

The secret is being able to identify where the opportunities lie, so it is good to see Airbnb management company Guestready doing its patriotic duty and working out how much the Queen might be able to get, should she start renting out Buckingham Palace on the home-sharing site.

Given that the property has 775 rooms, including 19 Staterooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms, there is plenty of money-making potential for Her Maj.

As you might expect, rates are at a bit of a premium. Location, the buildingʼs history, and the fact that it has an indoor swimming pool, private cinema, post office and helicopter landing pad all count in its favour. But how much?

A night in one of the 52 Royal bedrooms would likely set you back £3,570, while a cheap stay in one of the staff apartments would be £284 per night. TMCS might want to note that the banqueting room, which seats 160, would be priced at £16,000 while the gardens, which can host parties for 8,000, would cost around £400,000 to hire.