Emily Prescott

Why are Americans buying up our castles?

It's hard to put a price on a slice of aristocracy

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The Duchess of Rutland, who owns Belvoir Castle, has set up American Friends of Belvoir Castle to raise cash for its upkeep [Alamy]

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