Early Morning Symphony: The Secret Monarch, the Lofty Scottish Train, and the Three-Bedroom Property Listed for £695,000
Discussions about access to land have been making headlines, with the National Farmers' Union (NFU) actively working to address the issue[1]. Meanwhile, art enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opening of the "Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography" exhibition at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse[2][3].
This captivating exhibition, running from February 28, 2023, until September 7, 2025, traces the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day[3]. It showcases photographic prints, proofs, and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives, featuring works by renowned royal photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Dorothy Wilding, Annie Leibovitz, and Rankin[2].
The exhibition also delves into the personal relationships between royal sitters and photographers, notably through the work of Antony Armstrong-Jones (Lord Snowdon), and reveals behind-the-scenes materials like handwritten annotations and correspondence that tell the stories behind famous royal photographs[2].
For those with a penchant for royal history and a taste for luxury travel, an exclusive charter trip aboard The Royal Scotsman is happening at the end of April 2025. This themed journey around the monarchy includes a 14-day cruise around the British Isles on board Silver Endeavour, if one has more time[4]. The rail leg of the trip, which costs £12,300 per person, based on two sharing, starts with dinner in Edinburgh Castle and takes passengers on a journey through the Highlands[4]. If you choose the rail plus cruise option, the cost is £22,300.
For those who prefer a more grounded experience, a three-bedroom farmhouse in Wales is up for sale for approximately £695,000[5]. The derelict farmhouse, part of a larger property that includes 132 green, rolling acres not far from the North Wales coast, could make for a picturesque home[5].
In other news, Toby Keel, Digital Director of the platform, manages the website and social media channels since 2016[6]. He writes about property, cars, lifestyle, travel, and nature, and recently attended The ICE event in St Moritz, where he found that the real stars were not the cool cars but the dogs with four legs[6].
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[2] Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography. (n.d.). Retrieved from [URL]
[3] Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography - The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse. (n.d.). Retrieved from [URL]
[4] The Royal Scotsman - Rail Plus Cruise. (n.d.). Retrieved from [URL]
[5] Three-bedroom farmhouse in Wales for sale. (n.d.). Retrieved from [URL]
[6] Toby Keel - Digital Director. (n.d.). Retrieved from [URL]
[7] Rosie Paterson - Journalist. (n.d.). Retrieved from [URL]
For art enthusiasts planning their travel itinerary, the "Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography" exhibition at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse is a must-see, offering insights into royal history and luxury, running from February 28, 2023, until September 7, 2025. On the other hand, for those seeking a unique lifestyle experience, a three-bedroom farmhouse in Wales, with 132 green, rolling acres, provides a picturesque home setting, available for approximately £695,000.