Sandringham Estate, the Norfolk country retreat owned by King Charles, will briefly close to visitors later this month, the estate has confirmed in a public notice.
According to the estate’s press release, Sandringham Restaurant & Terrace will close its doors from March 16 to 18.
A second closure will follow on March 24, when all visitor center amenities, including the restaurant, terrace and boutique, will be closed.
Additionally, St. Mary Magdalene Church, the historic church closely linked to the royal family’s Christmas traditions, will not be open to the public on March 26. Authorities apologized to guests for any disruption.
The announcement comes as the 20,000-acre royal estate remains in the spotlight following recent developments involving Andrew, the king’s younger brother.
The former Duke, now 66, is preparing a new base at Marsh Farm, located on the wider Sandringham grounds.
After leaving Royal Lodge, where he had lived for years with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Andrew is said to have spent time at Wood Farm, a modest red brick cottage about two miles from the main house.
The property has always served as a quiet retreat for members of the royal family.
