Beyoncé Eyes a Royal Upgrade: Is Queen Bey Moving to the English Countryside?
Beyoncé might be trading palm trees for pastureland, if the latest whispers from across the pond are to be believed.
The Cowboy Carter queen, fresh off a string of sold-out shows in London, has reportedly been house hunting — or rather, land hunting — in none other than the Cotswolds, one of the UK’s most exclusive (and picturesque) countryside regions. And she’s not doing it alone. Jay-Z, 55, was allegedly by her side, as the power couple scoped out a sprawling 58-acre plot — by helicopter, of course.
From the Stage to the Stables?
According to The Oxford Mail, Bey and Jay made the trip between her London performances to sneak in a high-flying real estate tour. Their helicopter is said to have landed at Enstone Airfield, a private airstrip nestled in Oxfordshire, just a short drive from celeb-filled Cotswolds villages.
A source shared:
“Located close to friends Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, and with Simon Cowell and the Beckhams as neighbours, she felt it would be an ideal UK home for her family, away from the city when they’re in the country.”
It’s not hard to see the appeal. Rolling hills, gated estates, quaint pubs, and top-tier privacy? It’s countryside chic — and still just a helicopter hop from London.
Why the UK (and Why Now)?
This isn’t the first time the Carters have explored international bases. A source previously told MailOnline that California’s wildfires have encouraged the couple to consider alternative locations to plant roots — not to replace LA entirely, but to diversify where they live and work.
“They will always be based in LA, but the UK is on the agenda. Beyoncé loves the UK because they support everything she does.”
And it’s true — from Glastonbury to the O2, the UK has long embraced Beyoncé with open arms. Her Cowboy Cartertour stops in London were a cultural moment, proving she has just as much royal pull in Britain as she does stateside.
Star-Studded Neighbors, Of Course
If Beyoncé and Jay-Z go through with the purchase, they’ll be in familiar company. Their potential future neighbors reportedly include:
- The Beckhams, who own a £6 million country estate nearby
- Simon Cowell, who’s known to retreat to the area
- Kate Moss, the supermodel turned countryside goddess
And with Ellen and Portia also allegedly nearby, there’s no shortage of Hollywood expats already sipping tea and riding horses in the hills.
A British Base for the Carter Kids?
The move could also be about creating more balance for their three children: Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir. With Beyoncé’s global career and Jay-Z’s business empire, having a serene retreat outside the U.S. might offer the best of both worlds — privacy, space, and a break from LA’s intensity.
So, Is Beyoncé Really Moving to England?
Nothing has been confirmed by Team Bey yet — and let’s be honest, the Carters don’t move casually. But if this Cotswolds estate turns into a real purchase, the UK could soon have another Queen living within its borders.
And if she starts showing up at village farmers markets in full Ivy Park glam?
We’ll simply say: God save the Queen (Bey).