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VisitBritain launches Royal Escapes for GCC travellers

Great Britain, one of the GCC’s most popular holiday destinations, invites visitors to experience the royal treatment ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, taking place on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. From estates owned by members of the royal family; to palaces, castles and hotels with royal connections; Britain has a GREAT collection of regal experiences that are fit for a king. Castles, Palaces & Estates Sandringham Garden House – located in the Norfolk Coast of England, the country retreat is used by the Monarch and the royal family for their holidays. The garden house on the estate, listed by Norfolk Hideaways, was the former home of the queen’s head gardener and is available for rent for your clients. Hampton Court Palace Georgian House – built in 1719 at Hampton Court Palace, the Georgian House has been converted into a five-bedroom accommodation stay.  Most palace visitors are typically required to leave the palace grounds at closing, but those staying at the property can continue to explore the spectacular courtyards and gardens. Fun Fact: King Henry VIII was the most famous resident of Hampton Court Palace, along with each of his six wives. Balmoral Castle & Estate – located north of Edinburgh in Cairngorms National Park, the Scottish castle is privately owned by the Royal Family and has been a popular summer retreat for them through the years.  When the royal family is not staying at the castle, visitors can rent one of six self-catering cottages on the royal grounds. Palace of Holyroodhouse – the King’s official residence in Edinburgh and home of Scottish royal history, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and is …

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