The royal weddings ofMeghan MarkletoPrince HarryandPrincess EugenietoJack Brooksbankhelped boost record numbers of visitors to the palaces in Britain, according toRoyal Collection Trust‘s annual report.Windsor Castle received more than 1.7 million visitors, many of whom wanted to see the venue where the two weddings took place andview exhibitsof Meghan and Eugenie’s gowns.The royal couples both tied the knot in the castle’s St. George’s Chapel and had their receptions in the state apartments.The Windsor figures helped bring the numbers of visitors up to a record 3.3 million across all the residences that are open to the public. Buckingham Palace had almost 573,000 visitors to its summer opening, which was themed around the 70th birthday ofPrince Charleslast year.In October, visitors were able to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding outfits on display at Windsor Castle, while a similar exhibit was introduced in Marchcelebrating Eugenie’s wedding. Harry and Meghan’s exhibit, whichcomes with audio commentaryabout their plans for the day, has nowmoved to Holyroodhousein Edinburgh.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day.Ben STANSALL - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesPress Association via AP ImagesAround 455,000 people toured the palace in the Scottish capital, setting another record, according to Royal Collection Trust.The trust, which manages the Royal Collection and organizes the visitor experiences and the sales from palace shops, also says they had the highest number of retail sales and there were an unprecedented 22 different exhibitions offered.Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on their wedding day.Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockJack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie’s wedding outfits on display.Matt Dunham/AP/REX/Shutterstock; Inset: Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/GettyCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!This has all taken place amid the backdrop of theongoing 10-year $460 million programofrenovationsaround Buckingham Palace, where outdated electrical wiring, plumbing and other crucial works are taking place. As the improvements take place, art and antiquities are being re-housed around the various palaces.
The royal weddings ofMeghan MarkletoPrince HarryandPrincess EugenietoJack Brooksbankhelped boost record numbers of visitors to the palaces in Britain, according toRoyal Collection Trust‘s annual report.
Windsor Castle received more than 1.7 million visitors, many of whom wanted to see the venue where the two weddings took place andview exhibitsof Meghan and Eugenie’s gowns.
The royal couples both tied the knot in the castle’s St. George’s Chapel and had their receptions in the state apartments.
The Windsor figures helped bring the numbers of visitors up to a record 3.3 million across all the residences that are open to the public. Buckingham Palace had almost 573,000 visitors to its summer opening, which was themed around the 70th birthday ofPrince Charleslast year.
In October, visitors were able to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding outfits on display at Windsor Castle, while a similar exhibit was introduced in Marchcelebrating Eugenie’s wedding. Harry and Meghan’s exhibit, whichcomes with audio commentaryabout their plans for the day, has nowmoved to Holyroodhousein Edinburgh.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day.Ben STANSALL - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Press Association via AP Images
Around 455,000 people toured the palace in the Scottish capital, setting another record, according to Royal Collection Trust.
The trust, which manages the Royal Collection and organizes the visitor experiences and the sales from palace shops, also says they had the highest number of retail sales and there were an unprecedented 22 different exhibitions offered.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on their wedding day.Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock
Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie’s wedding outfits on display.Matt Dunham/AP/REX/Shutterstock; Inset: Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty
This has all taken place amid the backdrop of theongoing 10-year $460 million programofrenovationsaround Buckingham Palace, where outdated electrical wiring, plumbing and other crucial works are taking place. As the improvements take place, art and antiquities are being re-housed around the various palaces.
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