King Charles's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk has been forced to close parts of its grounds due to severe weather conditions. The estate announced that the children's play area is closed until further notice, and the courtyard facilities may shut early. The warning remains active as of Tuesday, 6 January.
The estate posted a message on Instagram Stories on Monday, stating: 'Due to the weather conditions, we may close the Courtyard Facilities early today. The Children's Play Area is closed until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.'
King Charles is believed to still be residing at Sandringham House, where he has remained since before Christmas for the traditional Royal gathering. On Sunday, he was seen attending church with Queen Camilla at St Mary Magdalene Church on the estate grounds.
The closures come as the UK braces for disruptive snow, wind, and rain, with an Atlantic low-pressure system colliding with an Arctic airmass. The Met Office has issued amber snow warnings for parts of Scotland and yellow warnings for snow and ice across southwest England, northern England, eastern England, and Wales.
The UK Health Security Agency has also issued amber cold health alerts for England, warning that the harsh temperatures are likely to impact health and wellbeing. These alerts remain in effect until Friday.
