The Crown Estate belongs to the reigning monarch ‘in right of The Crown’, that is, it is owned by the monarch for the duration of their reign, by virtue of their accession to the throne. But it is not the private property of the monarch - it
cannot be sold by the monarch, nor do revenues from it belong to the monarch. The Crown Estate are successful placemakers, working in partnership with substantial global investors to lead and implement projects that make the most of its assets. As owners of the whole of Regent Street freehold, in partnership with NBIM and with 50% of the buildings in St James’s, Mayfair, they are currently delivering a £1.5 billion investment and redevelopment plan in the heart of London’s West End. Through sales and acquisitions, property development and active asset management The Crown Estate takes advantage of a dominant position in its areas of specialism to enhance the quality of its investments and make-up of the portfolio. Regent Street The Portfolio With a street frontage of two kilometres and over 10,000 people employed there, Regent Street also receives more than 7.5 million tourist visits a year. The Grade II listed buildings also represent some of the most distinguished and recognisable architecture in London. Its 1.5 million ft of flagship retail space is home to one of the finest collections of international brands in the world including; Apple, Burberry, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Polo Ralph Lauren. Regent Street is also one of London’s leading business locations by value with around half of Regent Street’s worth is in its office space. It offers one million ft of space, comprising both small offices for growing businesses, and large, modern office floor space for international companies such as BBH, Lloyds TSB and Telefónica.
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