KING CHARLES’S EXPANDED PROPERTY EMPIRE

■ BUCKINGHAM PALACE

■ SANDRINGHAM ESTATE, Norfolk

■ BALMORAL

■ WINDSOR CASTLE, Berkshire

■ KENSINGTON PALACE, London

■ BIRKHALL, Royal Deeside

■ CLARENCE HOUSE, London

■ DUMFRIES HOUSE and the CASTLE OF MEY, Ayrshire and Caithness respectively (owned by charitable trusts linked to Charles)

■ COTTAGES IN ROMANIA

Two properties including a home in the village of Viscri, Transylvania, which he bought in 2006. Charles is said to have fallen in love with the area during a visit in 1998 and spends time here several days every year to paint landscapes. His rudimentary property, the Blue House, right, is fitted with traditional and artisan Transylvanian furniture.