The Royal Family has announced the unexpected closure of one of King Charles‘ major residences, and a popular tourist destination.
According to a new announcement from the residence’s official Instagram page shared this week, Balmoral Castle, including its grounds, gardens, and exhibitions, is now closed to the public.
It’s unclear why the decision was made to restrict access at this time, though Royal fans can breathe easy, as the doors have only been shuttered for the rest of the month. According to the post, Balmoral Castle is set to reopen in October.
“Join our mailing list and be the first to hear about our upcoming calendar of special events, tickets, exclusive news from the estate and castle, and the latest additions to our gift shop collections, all delivered directly to your inbox,” the post encouraged, pointing interested followers to the link in their bio. “Stay connected and never miss a moment of the magic of Balmoral.”
While the grounds are closed, the gift shop and terrace cafe near the main gates remain open, operating from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. every day. The walk to Prince Albert’s Pyramid, a memorial built in 1862 by then-Queen Victoria to honor her husband, Prince Albert, is also available.
Upon reopening, fans can expect an “exquisite” marketplace to browse through, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17, 18, and 19. The Autumn Artisan Markets, run by Exclusively Highlands, features “stalls brimming with exquisite food, crafts, and gifts” from “creative and talented artisans.”
It hasn’t even been two years since the monarch first decided to grant the public increased access to his beloved Scotland home, with tours selling out almost instantaneously. Perhaps King Charles plans to use this time to modernize parts of the property, as he previously has at his Sandringham Estate and Windsor Castle, including the installation of solar panels.
He has also converted his State Bentleys to run on biofuel and intends to eventually update the entire Royal fleet to be electric, while he looks to make his long-distance travels more sustainable with a temporary Sustainable Air Fuel tank installed to fill his helicopters.
At this time, there’s no word if his sustainability efforts have anything to do with the property’s closure.
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