We Have Always Lived in a Castle ...

... but your Queen realizes that not everyone does. A loyal subject recently asked for a travelogue of our residences, so here you are!

Castle Rio is the Royal Homestead. The King was born and raised here, so you know how old THIS castle is. Surrounded by lush fields and forest teeming with game, this estate generates much income for the state coffers, and it trickles down to YOU! We pride ourselves in ensuring that our lands are open to our subjects for hunting, fishing and picnicking (not all in one place, mind you. Castle Rio has hosted every monarch and national leader on Earth (That Idi Amin was a bit much, I hear, but I was not hosting at the time).

The Spring Castle

I suffer from that season disease where lack of light depresses me, so my loving husband, the King commissioned this for me! High up in the peaks of Rios, this castle receives so much light, I am positively giddy! My ladies in waiting accompany me. They say it's me, but I know it's the world-class spa facilities. Come on down! We're open to the public too!

Ahhhh

Don't those waters look inviting? This is Castle Summer. When June is bustin' out all over, My Liege carts us all off for a bit of respite. Unfortunately, the King has balked at opening this lovely home to the public, but I am working on it! The Royal Water Slide is to die for!

Now you all know this one! Castle Renaissance is the home of our prestigious Late Summer Games! Olympic Rowing, Track and Field, Scottish Log Throwing, Greco-Roman Wrestling, we have it all! And, think of all the opportunities for romance once the sun sets. Ooo-La-La! I mean, Go Team!

Castle Autumn. Never been there. Too busy working on the Annual Budget. Anyone have something to say about it?

Ahh! Castle Holiday! Deck the Halls! Deck the Walls! Drink the Punch! Sing songs until dawn! I love the holidays, and after a year of making the Kingdom the best it can be, don't we all deserve a party? Grab your sleigh bells and come for a cool Yule! Blessed Be!

And, finally there is Castle Fortress of the High Pass. The Secret Service, the Central Protection Agency and a slew of other Men in Black quarter here. Not sure I can say more. But there are so many other castles to visit, no one much cares about this one.

Well, that's the castle fly-by! Drop by my people.

I mean it!