Summer in the United Kingdom rhymes with the opening of the various residences of the royal family to the public. But among the many Windsor houses, one of them cannot be visited during the summer period. According to The Guardian, a staff shortage, linked to Brexit, would prevent the opening of Clarence House. The Royal Collection Trust, which oversees tourist visits to the various palaces, has reportedly struggled to find people willing to work in these residences. “We focused on other palaces, other areas”a spokeswoman for the Royal Collection Trust told The Guardian.
But that wouldn’t be the only reason. A source would have explained to Daily Mail that this story of staff shortages would only be a smokescreen. Indeed, the last opening to the public of this residence dates back to 2019. According to the British media, the house has five open rooms on the ground floor and security is already in place, few staff would therefore be necessary to facilitate public access. Charles III would simply like to keep his private life behind the closed doors of his London residence.
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Buckingham Palace open to the public
When he became king, Charles III had the ambition to put in place numerous measures that would allow him to modernize his image. The monarch then decided to open parts of Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle to the public for the first time this summer. An idea that is starting to take shape as the fateful date draws closer and closer. According to the Royal Collection trust, the East Wing of Buckingham Palace has been renovated and will be accessible as part of a guided tour. The ticket should grant access to the main corridor as well as the room adjacent to the famous balcony. In addition to the grand London palace, another royal residence is expected to open its doors to the public. Balmoral, the Scottish castle in which Queen Elizabeth II breathed her last, will be accessible from July 1 to August 4. While the gardens and ballroom were already open to the public, this is the first time that broader tours will be organized. The opportunity to visit the favorite residence of Queen Elizabeth II.
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