Will Charles III have neighborhood problems? Those who reside on the Windsor estate are not at all happy with the new royal decision which ends their privilege of visiting the historic site for free, reports the Mirror.
Charles III wants to modernize the British monarchy, but his recent decision to end a two-hundred-year-old tradition by making Windsor pay for everyone may not be a great idea!
The son of Elizabeth II announced that there would be an end, from June 1, to the privilege that residents around the Windsor estate had enjoyed since 1825: free access.
From next month, therefore, equality will reign, or almost. Neighbors will be subject to an entry fee, like the public, but with a reduced rate of £16 – or more than 18 euros, explains the Mirror.
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The Royal Collection Trust operates a card scheme which provides discounts for entry into the grounds of the medieval Windsor Fortress and local outings in Berkshire. They can be requested (free) online. The Trust will “regularly” review its price range based on local audiences, including “free tours for community organizations working with under-represented groups, as well as a travel grant and access program for visitors and schools working with children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not sure that this calms the anger of residents. Liberal Democratic parliamentary candidate Julian Tisi strongly protested.
“During the season, locals happily welcome tourists into their shops and restaurants, give them rides in taxis, and are happy to give them directions on the street. In exchange, we can live and work near one of the most iconic buildings in the world – and visit it whenever we want,” he insists.
“The Big House on the Hill” is open all year round to the public, while still being a working palace. Its presence is an economic resource for the “neighbors”, but the monarchy obviously wants to make the most of its domains. It really is a crisis for everyone!
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