15 Stunning Royal Homes From Across The Globe

Built in the late 16th Century, Drottningholm Palace serves as the private residence for Sweden's royal family. Visitors come from across the globe to visit the stunning baroque garden, as well as the palace theatre, which has not undergone any major updates since it was finished in 1766.

Perhaps the most well known palace in the world, Buckingham Palace is the British Monarchy's London residence, and is also where royal births are announced, most recently being the arrival of the adorable Princess Charlotte.

The Prince's Palace of Monaco serves as the private residence for the Princely Family of Monaco, and is renowned for its Throne Room and Mirror Room. The palace was also once the home of American movie-star-turned-Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly.

The Royal Family of Norway has many residences around the country, but the Royal Palace in Oslo is the most important, as it is where the King and Queen live, and where the monarchy's daily work is carried out. The Palace Park, which surrounds the palace on all sides, is one of Oslo's oldest and largest parks.

Morocco's famed Royal Palace sits in the heart of Rabat, offering the royal family solace in the midst of the city. The King's private mosque is also located directly across from the palace.

Berg Castle has played host to Luxembourg's royal family since 1845, though it was briefly occupied by the Germans during World War II. After the war, the royal family restored the castle and moved back in in 1964.

The official residence of Spain's royal family, the Royal Palace of Madrid, is an ornate structure surrounded by beautiful gardens that draw tourists from all over the world.

The royal Mysore Palace in India is the official residence of the Wadiyar family, the former ruling dynasty of India. Although India is now a Federal Republic, the present successor of the Wadiyar family still resides in here.

King Philippe of Belgium and his royal family call the Royal Palace of Laeken home. The property also includes extensive Royal Greenhouses, which open to the public for three weeks every spring.

The Amalienborg Palace of Denmark is home to Queen Margrethe II, the incumbent of the Danish Monarchy, and the rest of the royal family of Denmark. The massive estate is made up of four identical buildings, two of which serve as the primary residences of the royal family and two designated guest homes.

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been home to the royal lineage since the 1860s. Since the palace itself is home to the royal family, it is off limits for tourists. However, the surrounding property features religious shrines and lush gardens for visitors to enjoy.

Al Alam Palace in Muscat, Oman, is the palace of the Sultan, or current monarch, of Oman. Although the palace is still his primary residence, the Sultan often resides in his other homes and usually uses the palace for ceremonial purposes.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his family live in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, one of three residences owned by the family. The palace is a popular tourist destination and is often used for state visits, ceremonies and royal weddings.

The Mandalay Palace was the home to the final ruling dynasty of Myanmar before the nation became a unitary parliamentary republic. The palace was renovated in the 1990s and now serves as a historic tourist attraction.