His Majesty King Charles III may reside at Clarence House in Londonn, but he has a sprawling 1000-room castle to call home in Windsor. A huge tourist attraction with a 4.7-star rating on Google reviews, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. The 956-year-old royal residence has a lot of stunning features, but one particular part of the grounds has piqued the interest of royal fans.
On Wednesday, Royal Collection Trust, which cares for and manages many royal properties, shared a gorgeous springtime photo of the castle on their Instagram feed. In the snap, the building was beautifully framed by a blooming magnolia tree.
Magnolia love in
The caption read: "Magnolia petals gently open as the early spring warmth hits them. The stones of Windsor Castle are aglow in the late afternoon sunlight. Take a moment to pause and enjoy this peaceful scene."
Fans adored the image and shared the love in the comments section right away. Many used the love heart eyes emoji to express their feelings. One fan commented: "At its best at golden hour" and another added: "I've been there then. It is so very beautiful."
© Getty ImagesMagnolia trees are often seen as a symbol of nobility, dignity, perseverance, and purity. The RHS website describes the tree type as "low maintenance" once they are established. However, Charles' dedicated horticultural team will be on hand to tend to it as necessary.
Charles' changes at Windsor Castle
A lover of the great outdoors, we're sure King Charles himself will be delighted at the sight of a gorgeous magnolia tree. The monarch pays great attention to the grounds of his royal residences. Since becoming the monarch, he has spearheaded a number of projects, ensuring practices are as green as possible in all royal households. Solar panels have been installed on the roof of Windsor Castle for the first time as part of a drive to reach net zero in future. Plus, thousands of new saplings have been planted across the estate to harbour more wildlife.
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Another change brought about by His Majesty is the cessation of free entry for locals in the Windsor area. The Royal Collection Trust halted the long-established perk, which offers free entry to local people who have a Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Advantage Card, from 1 June 2024. Cardholders now have to pay for a ticket, but do receive a 50 per cent discount on tickets.
