The Gaekwads are also reportedly the owners of many properties in India, as well as a highly valuable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.

Queen Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda is often praised for her simplicity and her collection of beautiful sarees. Despite carrying the royal title of ‘Maharani’ and living in the world’s largest private residence, she was seen as a regular person, dressed in a ghagra-choli traditional wear, enjoying Garba and Dandiya. Seeing the queen in this look impressed people with her grace and simplicity.

It is to be noted that she lives in Laxmi Vilas Palace, nestled in Gujarat. The palace spans an impressive 3,04,92,000 square feet, making it four times larger than Buckingham Palace, which covers 828,821 square feet.

The queen, known for her royal looks

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