Balmoral Castle Opens for First-Time Public Tours
King Charles unveils personal touches and historic rooms at the royal family's Scottish retreat.
- Visitors will tour seven rooms, including the entrance hall, red corridor, and main dining room.
- Tickets for the tours, priced at £100 or £150 with afternoon tea, sold out quickly.
- The castle's library, used by King Charles as his study, features books on Scottish history and art.
- Historic items on display include a chauffeur’s whistle and a dinner gong made from HMS Temeraire materials.
- The opening aligns with the King’s vision to make royal residences more accessible to the public.