King Charles will reveal his last garden work in Balmoral Castle in just a matter of weeks.
A site loved by the late Queen Elizabeth, Balmoral Castle, located in the Highlands, has been the Scottish house of the royals since the mid -19th century.
The gardens of the castle have been developed and expanded by successive royals, but now, in his last copy of gardening, King Charles will reveal the new and improved Balmoral Gardens on April 1, 2025.
A statement issued by the castle read: 'From Tuesday 1 April to Sunday 10 August you can explore our site, gardens, exhibitions and more.
'Visitors get the chance to discover the exciting changes that the king made in the gardens, including the Thistle Maze, the Celtic Maze Garden and new plantations of trees, shrubs and Topiary.
“In 2025, the exhibition in the Balzaal will continue the garden theme, present the history of the gardens of Balmoral Castle in the past 170 years and offer a look at the vision of HM King Charles III for the future.”
While the gardens have to open for a few more weeks, King Charles's maze is already open to the public, only the second royal maze in 300 years.
It has trees that sprout a few feet to the sky and a mini castle tower and was built directly in front of the castle near the iconic garden shed.
And in a particularly stylish touch, the gates of the maze are specifically designed to display the initials of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
A site loved by the late Queen Elizabeth, Balmoral Castle, located in the Highlands, has been the Scottish home base of the Royals since the mid -19th century
The newly renovated gardens of the site have been set to open for tourists on April 1 Vers with the Thistle Maze and the Celtic Maze Garden
King Charles has been involved in a number of garden projects
“The decision of his Majesty to open parts of the estate and castle site for a large part of the year, marks a remarkable evolution in a new era led by the spirit of openness, sustainability and heritage,” reads the website of the estate.
'While he remains faithful to the legacy of Balmoral as a cherished royal house, the castle and the estate have never been hospitable. Visitors now have the opportunity to explore areas in the castle and immerse themselves in the abundant animals in the estate, rich culture and masterful craftsmanship.
'Their Majesties, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, carefully consider the entire estate and its impact on the local community. Their committed investment promotes opportunities in the Scotland countryside and plays an important role in maintaining the highlands. '
King Charles himself emphasized his deep dedication to the preservation of the Caledonian forest in the Scottish Highlands and said: 'For me, one of the most precious and almost sacred parts of the countryside around Balmoral is an area of the old forest that forms one of the forms Few remains of the Great Caledonian forest that covered many of the highlands.
“The fact that this part of it still exists in Balmoral is completely due to the intervention of my back-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.”
The new site in Balmoral is not the first experience of the king with the design of Maze, but he was too involved in the establishment of the first Royal Maze in three centuries in Dumfries House in Ayrshire.
The foundation of the then Prince, now King's Foundation – who has his head office in the stately house that Charles saved for the nation – took the project nine years ago.
Inspired by memories of his youth, Charles wanted to make the green puzzle north of the border.
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He instructed gardeners to build the 6ft Hoge maze and personally supervised the project personally.
The hedge puzzle even has a Japanese style pagoda for reflection in the middle and obelisks and images.
Indeed, the estate emphasized the 'passion for gardening' of the king and his 'dedication to sustainability'.
The estate added: 'The charming gardens in Balmoral offer a rare opportunity to see first -hand to see the passions of generations of royals.
'A proof of the beauty and the human artist of nature, the gardens of Balmoral are carefully maintained by a determined team of seven expert gardens who tend to 45 hectares of lush ground over the gardens and golf course.
'The influence of King Charles III is clearly in the seasonal displays, where lively loam balls, in particular, Darcissen Herald Spring, while the summer brings a riot in color and herbaceous perennials. The golden shades of autumn are reflected in the majestic trees, and the prince on the winter on the evergreens maintain the allure throughout the year.
'His Majesty has also installed a lively and royal representation of tree and bushing-up on the head of lawn for the castle.
'The newly opened Doolhof, located in the South Gardens and Celtic Ballroom Maze, created under the guidance of his Majesty The King are a wonderful addition and emphasize the new generation of the Royal family's focus on sustainability in combination with protecting the Legacy of Balmoral as a royal house in Highland. '
