Balmoral Castle, a royal palace, will open to the public for the first time, allowing visitors to witness and experience the King’s interior design selections.
This occasion is the first time in history that the public will witness the monarch’s design choices within Balmoral.
Mirror reports that the Balmoral Castle will be open to royal admirers starting Monday.
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Balmoral, the Royal Family’s iconic Scottish estate, has long been regarded as one of late Queen Elizabeth’s favorite places in the kingdom; she spent her summers in the Scottish highlands and even opted to retire there in her final days.
Starting Monday, tourists can take guided tours of various rooms within the Aberdeenshire castle. This historic site, which numerous monarchs have adored since Queen Victoria’s reign, is highly valued by the local Scots, who have a strong affinity for their royal neighbors.
James Hamilton Goddard, who oversees tourist activities for the Balmoral Estate, and his crew have worked tirelessly to prepare the entry hall, red corridor, main and family dining rooms, page’s lobby, library, and drawing room for public viewing.
He said, “It’s a lovely place, and I believe the King wants people to see it. My department asked us to put something together, and we did. The lucky ticket holders will walk away with a glimpse of the Royal family’s holiday home, which is precisely what it is, and it seems quite homely.”
Charles has handpicked a collection of paintings by Victorian artist Sir Edwin Henry Landseer to hang on the walls at Balmoral Castle. He shares his ancestor Queen Victoria’s admiration for Landseer, a famous painter and sculptor well known for the lions on Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square.
