On a guided tour of the Sandringham estate in a Land Rover, visitors are treated to anecdotes about the Royal Family, including Prince Philip's sharp banter and the family's worst shots. The tour passes by several historic residences, such as York Cottage, once used as a 'Bachelor's Cottage' to keep an eye on scandal-prone single royals, and Park House, the childhood home of Princess Diana.
The estate's history is steeped in scandal: Wolferton was where King Edward VII, then Prince of Wales, smuggled mistresses from London via the now-closed Wolferton Royal Station. Queen Victoria had hoped to curb his behaviour by building him a home at Sandringham, but the wild parties continued. Guides note that staff at the estate know 'more than the history books' about royal life.
During the tour, the guide points out Wood Farm, a secluded retreat where King Charles III enjoyed student weekends from Cambridge. The tour also passes by Prince Andrew's new home on the estate. The three-hour experience ends with afternoon tea at the Sandringham Courtyard Restaurant, featuring sandwiches, scones, and cake.
