Balmoral Castle has closed its doors to the public as King Charles reportedly prepares to welcome members of the royal family to the Scottish estate.
The closure was announced Sunday in a statement shared on Balmoral’s official Instagram account.
“Balmoral Castle, including the grounds, gardens and exhibitions, is now closed to the public,” the statement said.
“Thank you to everyone who visited the Castle and Estate during the 2026 summer season. We hope you enjoyed your time at Balmoral and left with lasting memories of your visit.”
Visitors were encouraged to follow Balmoral’s social media pages for future updates, including details about the return of the Balmoral Castle Exclusively Highlands Artisan Market on November 6, 7 and 8.
The announcement came shortly after royal expert Emily Andrews reported that Charles was looking forward to a family-focused summer at Balmoral.
The King is expected to host members of the wider royal family at the castle in the coming weeks. Prince William, Princess Kate and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, traditionally visit toward the end of August.
Zara and Mike Tindall are also expected to attend with their children, along with Peter Phillips and his daughters.
“It’s at the end of the school summer holidays, and all the kids have a great time,” Andrews said.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have also reportedly been invited to Balmoral. However, the Sussexes’ attendance has not been officially confirmed.
