A royal residence is a home or estate owned by a monarch or member of the royal family. The most famous royal residences are BALMORAL, PALACE, CASTLE, and Windsor CASTLE. BALMORAL is an estate in Scotland that has been owned by the British royal family since 1852. PALACE is a term used to describe any large, grand residence, usually owned by a monarch. CASTLE is a large fortified building or group of buildings, typically owned by a monarch. Windsor CASTLE is a royal residence in Berkshire, England, and is the oldest and largest inhabited CASTLE in the world.