Just in time for summer, the two royal residences will open their doors to visitors.
July and August Tours Balmoral CastleThe vast estate, set in 50,000 acres of Scottish Highlands, has sold out, but those who have already purchased tickets will have the chance to explore newly opened rooms inside. Queen Elizabeth IIyour beloved country home. What else to expect? Photographer Milton Gendel noted during a 10-day visit to the estate in 1976 that “despite the majestic setting, the atmosphere here is very relaxed.”
For those unable to make it to Scotland, one option is to stroll through the East Wing of Buckingham Palace, which has reopened after more than five years of renovation. The East Wing features the famous central balcony where the royal family used to greet crowds during festivals, a scene visitors can recreate by waving to the imaginary crowds gathered for Trooping the Colour below.
Regardless of the location, monarchists will be able to choose the most majestic spots to stroll through the Crown’s corridors, where a collection of perennial accessories, ceramics and ornaments are unlike any other in the garden.
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