A closer look at Queen Elizabeth's amazing royal residences

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From Buckingham Palace to Balmoral Castle, we give you a look inside Queen Elizabeth's amazing royal residencies.Click through the gallery to find out more about these beautiful castles and homes.
Buckingham PalaceThis is the most iconic royal residence. Queen Elizabeth was christened here in 1926. Eighty-five years later, she hosted the Obamas and has held countless royal events.Photo: Getty Images
More than one million people have attended garden parties hosted by the Queen.Photo: Getty Images
Though it has 775 rooms, the Buckingham Palace balcony is most famous thanks to coronations and wedding kisses.Photo: Getty Images
Balmoral CastleThis place is the Queen's Scottish getaway. A bagpiper plays every morning that the Queen is in residence.Photo: Getty Images
The estate provides plenty of food for the royal table. From salmon in the River Dee to prized Highland cattle.Photo: Getty Images
For decades, the family has spent summer holidays here where barbeques and picnics are standard fare.Photo: Getty Images
There's even a special Balmoral tartan, but it can only be worn with the Queen's permission.Photo: Getty Images
Sandringham HouseNot bad for the Queen's beloved country escape where she has many cherished memories of her father.Photo: Getty Images
"It's a place to host informal visits and entertain friends," Prince Philip wrote in his book Sandringham.Photo: Getty Images
The Queen arrives here by train each December and stays until after Accession Day in February.Photo: Getty Images
Dogs have a special place at the estate. From the Labradors that the Queen breeds here to the memorials for the past royal pets.Photo: Getty Images
Prince William and his family have a home on the grounds allowing for lots of visits with Her Majesty.Photo: Getty Images
Windsor CastleThis residence is the world's largest occupied castle but for the Queen it's a "weekend home." Photo: Getty Images
It boasts a grand hall large enough to fit 160 guests and a "dog door" for the royal corgis.Photo: Getty Images
The grounds are also home to Y Bwthyn Bach, a miniature cottage that was gifted to young Elizabeth.Photo: Getty Images
A 1992 fire destroyed more than 100 rooms, resulting in five years of painstaking restorations.Photo: Getty Images

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