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King Charles Is Giving the Public Unprecedented Access to Balmoral Castle

King Charles III is opening up Balmoral Castle, the royals’ storied summer retreat, to the public for the first time since the home was completed in 1855

King Charles III is opening the doors to Scotland’s Balmoral Castle, a storied estate that serves as a frequent vacation spot for the royal family. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty ImagesFrequently used as an annual private retreat for the Windsors, Balmoral Castle was a special place for Queen Elizabeth, who peacefully died there in September 2022.“I think Granny is the most happy there. Despite the painful memories, Harry shared fond recollections about his time at the castle, which he described as a “sacred paradise” and “a cross between Disney World and some sacred Druid grove.” The royal also hinted at some of the oddities of the famed estate, including lore that Queen Victoria, “mad with grief” over the death of Prince Albert, locked herself inside Balmoral Castle and refused to come out.

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