The Balmoral Hall opens to the public
The late Queen of England’s favorite Scottish retreat is offering ‘tours’ restricted to 40 adults a day between July 1 and August 4.
A chance for royals and fans of The Crown
If you’re a monarchist and mythomaniac, or if you’ve followed every season of The Crown to exhaustion and would like to see the show’s baubles, which is to say those of the British royal house, now could be your chance.
King Charles III has decided to open to the public some of the rooms in Balmoral Castle that had never been accessible to people without the crown, except for serfdom.
The Green Carpet Room, where Queen Elizabeth II met Liz Truss on September 6, 2022, at the time of her government training, is one of the rooms that can be visited.
The restricted tour includes other rooms such as the room where the king greeted Rishi Sunak after entrusting him with the formation of government, the family dining room, the hall of pages and the library.
In addition to the rooms, visitors can also enjoy the gardens where a maze is built for their entertainment.
A unique experience
The Balmoral experience, which will be available from 1 July to 4 August, offers visitors the chance to travel back in time from the purchase of Balmoral Estate by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the present
Visitors will be able to see a selection of rooms used by current monarchs and other members of the royal family.
In addition, you can see the watercolors painted by Charles III himself in different places of the royal estate.
The Balmoral experience also offers the option of afternoon tea at an additional cost of £50 per person.
A strategy to divert attention
King Charles III’s decision to open the gates of Balmoral to the public has been seen as a strategy to divert attention from recent royal controversies and media mismanagement.
Nevertheless, this initiative has been well received by the press and the enthusiasts of the monarchy, who see this opening as a way to connect with the people.
A visit to Balmoral is a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the history and life of the British Royal Family.
