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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.
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