Buckingham Palace opens its doors every year for about ten weeks. That’s it. Ten little weeks. It’s like a secret club that has a very short, very fancy open house.
This usually happens in summer. Specifically, from July through late September. Why summer? Because the Royal Family goes on holiday to Scotland. (Tough life, right?)
While they’re away, the servants—sorry, the Royal Household—let us commoners wander through the State Rooms. It’s their annual “we’re not using it, you might as well” gesture.
The Exact Dates Are… Flexible?
You cannot mark your calendar in January. The dates change slightly each year. The Palace announces them on the official Royal Collection Trust website around February or March.
Pro tip: set a reminder on your phone now. Because these tickets sell out faster than hot cross buns on Easter Monday. I’m not exaggerating. They really do.
If you miss the announcement, you’ll be staring at a “Sold Out” sign. And you’ll feel like you forgot your own birthday. Don’t let that be you.
