Overview
- King Charles and Queen Camilla returned from Balmoral on January 27 to host a Buckingham Palace reception marking Holocaust Memorial Day.
- The royal estate issued an official notice closing its Children’s Play Area due to high winds and urged visitors to take extra care on the grounds.
- Palace sources indicated the reception was expected to proceed as planned because the affected estate and Buckingham Palace are far apart.
- The event was set to honor Holocaust survivors, their families, and organizations dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust.
- Recent severe winter weather had already prompted temporary closures at royal properties earlier in the month, including at Balmoral.