The Royal Collection Trust said in a statement: "These modestly decorated rooms offer a rare glimpse into the personal 'lived-in' spaces used during private moments between official duties." The opening provides an intimate look at the late monarch's private life at the official royal residence in Scotland. According to Daily Mail - Home, Queen Elizabeth II described the Palace of Holyroodhouse as "the one place where I can truly relax." The palace has long been a favored retreat for the royal family.
In addition to the Holyroodhouse rooms, visitors to Edinburgh can also tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, which is permanently moored in Leith as a tourist attraction. The yacht served the royal family for 44 years, traveling over a million nautical miles and hosting 13 US presidents. All clocks on the Britannia are set to 3:01 PM, the time the Queen and Prince Philip disembarked for the final time on December 11, 1997. The Queen christened the Britannia with a bottle of Empire wine instead of champagne due to post-war austerity. The Britannia's history is rich: it was launched in 1953 and served as a floating royal residence for state visits and family holidays. The ship's permanent mooring in Leith has made it one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions, drawing visitors from around the world.
These modestly decorated rooms offer a rare glimpse into the personal 'lived-in' spaces used during private moments between official duties.
The centenary celebrations offer a unique opportunity for the public to explore spaces that were once strictly private. The exact date when the tours begin and the admission fees have not been disclosed. It is also unclear whether the rooms will remain open after the 100-day period or if the tour will be extended.
The one place where I can truly relax.