The first “golden ticket” tourists will get the chance to peer behind the scenes of the Royal Family’s Scottish castle tomorrow.

And The Sun on Sunday this week got a glimpse behind the castle revealing secrets of Royal Family life.

Charles, 75, decided to fling the doors open for the first time giving 3,400 lucky VIP ticket holders to “increase public awareness” of Royal estates.

It can be revealed that the 150-year tradition of a piper playing at Royal Family events in the main dining room is still maintained.

But the King and Queen – who will host the Royal Family and a selection of friends and guests this summer – sit together at the table rather than at either end.

Lucky ticket-holders will also get the chance to peer into the Drawing Room where the Queen posed for her final photograph in front of the castle’s only working fireplace.

But ghoulish punters will be banned from taking photos and the King has given the room a revamp with a new carpet in Hunting Stewart tartan and chintz curtains.

The King has also moved Queen Victoria’s chair, famously depicted in an episode of the Crown with Margaret Thatcher accidentally sitting down, into the Drawing Room.

Inside The Library, which is now used by Charles as his study when he is at Balmoral, sits a red leather and wooden chair, with a phone, wooden letter rack, silver ink pot and blotter – looking out over the sunken garden.

A statue of Prince Albert, which rotates on a plinth, sits above a rack of picnic blankets the family use on trips into the mountains.

Guests for the first time can gaze and decades of royal art and spectacular historical artefacts – usually only reserved for royal eyes.

Sarah Hoare, Curator, said: “We’re forever grateful to His Majesty the King, King Charles and Queen Camilla for giving us permission to start these tours.

“It’s their holiday home. There’s no state visit here. We don’t have state rooms. It’s their private home.

“I’ve worked here for 10 years and never seen inside a window or through a blind, so when I saw the interiors it gave me goosebumps.”

James Hamilton-Goddard, Visitor Enterprise Manager, said the tickets were sold out within two hours and guests will come from “all over the world”.

He added: “It’s a big deal. The King wanted it to happen, we’ve made it happen.”

Visitors lucky enough to secure a “golden ticket” for a tour of the Royal Family’s Scottish castle will be in for a treat tomorrow. The Sun on Sunday recently offered a sneak peek behind the castle walls, shedding light on the secrets of Royal Family life within.

King Charles, aged 75, made the decision to open the doors of the castle to 3,400 VIP ticket holders for the first time. This initiative aims to “increase public awareness” of the Royal estates and their historical significance.

One fascinating tradition that has stood the test of time is the presence of a piper playing at Royal Family events in the main dining room. However, a notable departure from tradition is the seating arrangement, with the King and Queen choosing to sit together at the table rather than at opposite ends.

Inside the Drawing Room, visitors will have the opportunity to view the spot where the Queen posed for her final photograph in front of the castle’s only working fireplace. The room has undergone a transformation with a new carpet in Hunting Stewart tartan and elegant chintz curtains, meticulously curated by the King.

Guests will be thrilled to discover Queen Victoria’s chair, famously featured in an episode of The Crown, now on display in the Drawing Room. This historical artifact adds to the rich tapestry of the castle’s history and royal connections.

In the Library, currently used as Charles’s study during his stays at Balmoral, a red leather and wooden chair takes center stage. The room offers a picturesque view of the sunken garden, complete with a phone, wooden letter rack, silver ink pot, and blotter for the King’s convenience.

Art enthusiasts will be delighted to explore decades of royal art and historical artifacts on display during the tour, a rare privilege usually reserved for royal eyes only. Sarah Hoare, Curator, expressed gratitude to King Charles and Queen Camilla for granting permission for these exclusive tours.

James Hamilton-Goddard, Visitor Enterprise Manager, shared that tickets for the tour sold out within two hours, drawing guests from around the globe. The overwhelming response reflects the keen interest in experiencing the rich history and grandeur of the Royal Family’s Scottish castle.

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Source: CNN