Sudeley Castle: The Home Of Catherine Parr | Crisis At The Castle | Real Royalty
Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire is the home of the Dent-Brocklehurst family, made rich by the industrial revolution, but who have struggled to maintain Sudeley in recent years. Mark Dent-Brocklehurst inherited Sudeley in the 1960s but died soon during the restoration project, and now his widow Lady Ashcombe is handing it over to her children Henry and Mollie during troubled times.
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If Sudeley is that much in debt, closing money making options is ridiculous. I guess they would rather lose their ancestral home
As an FYI, this show was filmed 15-ish years ago. Sudeley Castle is fully open, with access to state rooms as of this year. It was beautifully appointed, and such an interesting place to visit. Highly recommended if you get a chance.
Well I hope that the family members blocking the full-opening up to the public - the only thing that would save the place - saw sense and were prepared to let go. I would though, understand the concern regarding their children - ie. not wanting them running around in vast public crowds - , but I didn't care of the tone of the chap telling people who were dissatisfied that there were worse things happening elsewhere. The guy complaining, had paid - and presumably driven a fair distance to make his visit. Why are people so blind to the facts of what other people face?
If this is 15 years old, then why are the owners (or the people who are here and pretend they are NOT the owners) hanging out in the comments section every few months, for potentially fresh, new ideas?? And they are still obnoxious and resistant to any ideas that would work. Be them new or old (times change). With the heating costs the way they currently are, it does make sense that those paying for it may be looking for new solutions!
With grounds that large and out buildings and numerous rooms in the castle, it’s a shame they can’t/won’t work together to find money making solutions that allow family residences to be separate from the sections open to the paying public.
I find it so ironic that “the family” is so perturbed by the castle being open for events while being ran by people working their asses off for them to afford it.
Exactly right!!!!
Too much privilege. They deserve to loose the place, Hope it goes to auction.
Hope they watch it back.. not that it matters they've lost the plot...
You are misunderstanding the situation. Just the way people think that it is bc of "too much privilege" these days. All of the staff who work there, get paid to do a job. If they don't want to work there anymore, they can just leave and never look back. They are not working their asses off for the family. They work hard bc that is their job and they get paid to work hard. Meanwhile, as you saw, every single waking hour the family has to be thinking about how to maintain the house and make it profitable. Yes, they seem to have a great staff. But why do you think it is the staff who keep the place viable? When the rook leaks, they need to decide whether or not to sell a Van Dijk that has been in their family for generations to repair the roof and rooms. All of those "little things" are over and above the £1.5 million a year it costs just to keep the place operational. Do you know what their heating bill must be like? They likely lose sleep at night over these decisions. They all have their jobs there, working day and night, 7 days a week most summer weeks I am sure! And thank goodness! Sudeley is 1,000 years old! Queen Katherine Parr lived and died there! It would be a shame for them to sell it off. But don't think that just bc they live in a castle, they lie around eating bon-bons all day!
The money coming in from the tourists visiting was what was running the place, Does Molly's 'film maker' husband think his income is enough to keep the castle going? 'Not bloody likely' to quote the English.
That Modern art doesn’t fit the beauty of an ancient Castle. It looks dreadful.
I get so sick of people wanting my money to shove their opinions of art up my nose.
@@ewanmee9877 - Same.
I remember as a child in the early 1970s visiting Sudeley Castle x it was fascinating with history of Catherine Parr and wax work figures in every room depicting the history of our great country x this wonderful stately home must be preserved for our fabulous history 🇬🇧
Kick the spoiled kids out, let the mom move into a small portion, and open it wide open for daily tours. People want to see castles, and they will pay for it. Have weddings, but only daytime weddings. If the wedding is early, the drunks and noise are done early and out. Charge tours of the gardens. Done. As far as the art installations...stupid.
I agree w/ all of what you said but the garden art installations. I think it would bring more people in generating more income and people that go to garden art shows like that are one of the more quiet shows that can be done there. It doesn't just benefit the family keeping the castle, it benefits struggling artists.
Brilliant your hired... Problem is spoiled catered to aristos can't get outta their own way!!
Overall a great idea.
I completely agree with all this.
❤️. Many thanks
If I travel any amount of distance to see the inside of that castle, I'd be pissed off too. Give people some warning so they can not waste their money and valuable time on selfish Castle owners. (I don't mean that they are shellfish in the are of them not sharing their home for tours. But selfish not sharing with the public what is open and what is not.) That is bad manners on the owners part.
That son-in-law sounds rude. I won't book my wedding there, it's apparent that negative energy is hovering there.
@@kunkyimalampa9448 children are ill behaved too
@@kunkyimalampa9448, yes, his charmlessness is very unpleasant. Who does he think he is? He's the hanger-on husband, anyway, and lucky to share in his wife's ancestral home and to have the opportunity to help her. He needs to work on his humility and personality, imho.
@Fatimaxn Barry , agreed!
I completely agree!
I know the class system should be abolished, but it is sad to see these historical castles eventually left to ruin. Catherine Parr once resided in this castle. As a lover of history, these places should be preserved. If the ancestoral family is unable to do so, who will? A developer? We've seen how some of these places are turned into a purely commercial, moneymaking venture, with little regard for preserving its historical integrity. It's just a shame.
I agree. The new generation has no interest in preserving the castle as a historical monument let alone run it with dignity. Lady A did what she could for many years. She should live there for the rest of her life and the castle should be handled in to Historical England for its presentation as a historical castle and museum. People in England as well as tourists want to see history in these places, not entertainment, art installations that are actually ridiculous in this environment, and evening weddings that belong elsewhere. It is very sad to see what has happened to this great castle with so much historical significance for England.
The class system? What class system are you referring to that you think is still in existence? And Sudeley Castle is still running and going strong! They've built adorable cottages on their land that people can stay in and Lady A designed and decorated them. The family all live in their home. Much of it is a museum. Do you think that someone should take your family home away from your great grandchildren, for example, if they are still living in it, just bc some people are not ok with what they've done with the place? It is their home, and while it is a ton of work and overhead, it is also worth a lot of money. Why should it just be taken away from them??
Total snobbery. I was born and grew up in Winchcombe. I left England because of this class distinction. Sudley castle should still be open for the public who have paid it's upkeep over the years.
In those days the Castle was open to school parties for history especially the fact it was the home of Catherine Parr x 🇬🇧
Oh my. What has that woman done to her face ????😳
That son really irratates me - clearly can’t see how incredibly lucky and what a privilege it is to own a castle !
absolutely outrageous that the state rooms and castle is not properly opened they deserve to lose it
It's sad to see that her daughter does not want to include the public as has for o etr 30 years. They are destroying history
Ignorant people and so privileged and selfish,,
These entitled owners make my stomach turn. If the castle is bleeding money maybe they should pay for it out of their own pockets. This maybe a private residence however it’s also a public venue🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Seriously disgusted hearing about the gardeners and the staff 😡😡😡🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
It is so hard to balance the needs of individuals and the interests of history. As an American, I hope all concerned can meet their needs. Castles may never be built again, may historical values prevail.
They need to take a leaf from the running of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
The gentleman speaking at 0:49 made a very truthful and funny comment. As someone who will never own a castle, I can't begin to think what it takes to maintain. I get caught up in the beauty, history of a place. Don't think about the cost. Great video! Thank you for uploading.
Wow, maybe the artistic heirs can drum up the means to maintain such a beautiful and historic legacy. Their air of privilege is nauseating.
As are your comments.Do I spy a little envy?
Facts spoiled lil brat's
@@donnakawana q5 £;& + r2 7il
The spoiled children are turning this beautiful piece of history into an amusement park. I'm actually going to England in August. Guess I'll visit other historical sites.
Right?! If you can TOUR Buckingham Palace, you should be able to TOUR Sudley..... period.
That lady is still beautiful. What a beautiful couple they were. I wish he was still there with her.
It isn't going to help their income any by speaking about how annoyed they are with the people who are paying $20,000 to have their weddings/parties. Why can't they put the tents up a little farther from the castle or put your bedrooms on the opposite side of the castle from where the parties are.
Exactly. Or she could just move out like she was supposed to last year.
wow - let's hire a manager to help us save our business but tie his hands behind his back
I was hoping to hear more of the history of the house and not financial issues
That contemporary art or whatever it is... is ugly AF. I hope it didn’t become part of the estate permanently.
I was planning to go here this very weekend but listening to these rich people complain and make derogatory comments about visitors has sealed the deal - no chance.
I am 74, wishes always have to bend to reality--the Lady should move and let the Castle be developed to benefit them all.
They should take you on as a consultant. I'm 44 and I'm a rocket scientist compared to me at 24. I'm sure at 74, what you are saying is right.
The story of a collection of thoroughly unlikeable people from the mother down.
The family is getting what they deserve. Even the Queen opens her homes. She know this brings in the cash to keep the lights on.
Not only that but it preserves history and quality craftsmanship for the public to see
What did they do to deserve your comment?As far as I can see they have all the ordinary human failings that you and I have. Good and bad part of every human experience.
Yes, being stubborn doesn't bring in the $$
@@lorraineprahm5461 Lorraine are these your friends??? They treat staff an public like flies in their tea. But act put out but working together. Plus they took the $$ to put on telly an YT for all the world to consume an judge... so yes we do get to comment. An if their ancestors were alive they'd be ashamed of their behavior, rolling their eyes, taking no time to listen to each other... It's quite sad... I'm a have not... I used to have so much. Took it for granted completely.. an now I'm homeless due to a fire for 1yr an half due to pandemic.. their privilege an their lack of awareness of how very blessed they are an how so so so many aren't even without the past year an half... So yes we have a rite to speak our mind.. an no this isn't the way "normal " families behave... Sad!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️
@@donnakawana love this comment!!! They can't have it both ways. And Lady A needs to move out. That's ridiculous that she's holding everything up but remains in the castle complaining about the noise. It makes no sense. All while the castle is literally falling apart to the point where precious artifacts are getting destroyed. I feel like there needs to be a fine for these people for not keeping it up. Maybe the state needs to take control with all of the historic landmarks on that property. It should be a museum! King Henry IIX owned this castle and Catherine Parr is buried there!! Way too many valuable things to leave it up to a bunch of selfish people who are letting it fall apart.
The children are extremely entitled. And a big part of the problem.
Goodness, why would anyone ruin that beautiful garden with all that "Art-Pieces"...??
This is the inevitable conclusion for ALL stately homes and castles once the source of cheap , servile labour comes to an end. Years ago the life of a servant was infinitely more preferable to a life on the streets, but once state benefits and pensions came into being it became a game-changer. It became impossible for a prominent family to physically clean, repair and maintain the upkeep of their huge properties and so slowly but surely these sumptuous dwellings fell into critical condition; this is the net result.
Did he really pull the "People in Ethiopia" card. My God the man is so out of touch with reality.
I know; that was somewhat astounding and so obnoxious.
Wait what !! They have a massive castle and the children can't be bothered to share it. Omg so snobby
Somehow I find myself not having much sympathy at all for this family. Actually no sympathy at that.
However, I have much sympathy for the beautiful/historical castle that really needs attention‼️
They find sharing with visitors disagreeable ... Well I guess they better start packing how do they expect to keep it???
Just checked out their current website, there are 15 cottages to rent, CEO stays in the castle, events galore both indoors and out.....
These people live in such an amazing home. They’re in such a tough spot, having to share their home.
What a shame. People want to see tapestries and watching rooms rich with flags and the coat of arms; jousting and knights and suits of armor; swords and archers, banquets and bed chambers; mead and ale and maidens in dresses who would one day be ladies in waiting (or even a Queen!)....that's what I would pay to see 👑👑👑
Thank you for the upload.
Thank you for creating such interesting movies and also it is nice to see that a family accepts to have their affairs related to this ancient castle put online visible to the entire world. I look at this without even contributing an entry fee and can learn something from their experiences and make conclusions for my own life.
Didn't get far into this one. My lady spends to much on fillers for her face to take seriously. Feel for the workers.
Little green monster does you no credit
@@lorraineprahm5461 if you think I am envious of non natural looks, you couldn't be more wrong. I am perfectly imperfect.
I thought the same thing. She wouldn’t be able to smile if she tried!
This was a BBC show from 2007. It’s interesting to find out that lady Ashcombe still lives in the main house… Also they have quite a few rental colleges which didn’t exist previously. So it seems like it’s the calm and profitable enterprise and the families all happy… Nothing on the website mentions anything about the son who was threatening to not live there. maybe they bought him out?
It does say on the website. Have another look.
@@stevieg6418 It doesn’t say anything about him living there at present. In fact if you look further, as I did when I made the comment, he lived, again at the time I wrote the comment, in Hawaii. And then again if you look and you will find it’s his sister who is the actual present owner. So thanks for your comment. I’m probably missing something from what I have found in my research. However, it seems that the son doesn’t actually live there. And if he does, he’s not listed as the owner (legally).
It Says Henry Any Molly (or whatever is the name) are in charge.
I wondered how old it was. The CD player gave it away :)
@@stevieg6418 They may be in charge and running the place, but who currently owns Sudeley?
The castle owner's are ungrateful and lazy. They have a team of ppl who are willing to help and work hard for the castle and the family are ungrateful and cheap.....I think the staff should find better jobs where they get pay raises and are respected, at the end of the day its the family's problem...I now would never go and visit this castle and will not recommend it to another person, or I'll have them watch this very informative video. Im glad they didnt hide the bad from us in this documentary..lol
I remember going through Sudely. Lovely Elizabeth I had a little dress exhibited there. Beautiful place. Kind of reminds me a tiny bit of King Lear handing over his inheritance before he died. The Lady might have waited.
Idolence and inability to share are immaturity areas that inflict greedy adults.
Im sorry but... £20,000 to let people party in ones garden? And one complains that the noise gets on ones nerves? How about one spends the night in a friends castle or an hotel in the next village? Or how about you buy some soundproofing for your favourite room , cant cost more than the revenue of just one wedding reception.
They could make a small apartment (flat) for rich business men to live at or stay on weekends and charge a few thousand a week or month make sure there is small kitchen and bathroom ect then if they want access to say library pool or other areas they have to pay extra
Install some sound proof windows
When I married my husband, our venue had quite a number of rules regarding what what allowed and what was not (no cake smashing, no throwing rice, no smoke machines, no bubbles, as well as insisting on a large damage deposit). If we wanted to serve any alcohol at the reception, we would have to hire an off-duty law enforcement officer for every adult in attendance (city ordinance aimed at house parties, but it also applied to weddings) as well as our own licensed bartender. We had to clean up our own venue (pack out any decorations, took home any leftover food and cake, vacuumed the rugs ourselves and did a once over before we left to make certain there was no damage) and our reception hall, located on the same property. I understand that for £20,000 ($27,633), people expect some sort of liberties with their wedding, but I can understand the family's unhappiness as well. I'd personally tack on a massive fee for every drunken guest that causes a problem for the staff, or for the owners. The contracts that couples sign with wedding venues in the States have real teeth to them, especially if the venues are historical mansions, or other highly-desirable places such as high-end hotels or botanical gardens. Venue managers here are VERY quick to bring down the legal and financial hammer on the sort of behavior brought about by troublesome wedding guests. I've never understood the whole 'embarrassing oneself and the wedding couple by drinking oneself completely blind and causing a ruckus' thing.
They obviously cannot change the windows in a centuries old listed castle.
Hats off to henry,for living in the real world
My heart goes out to Henry. He has got the most practical view on how to take Sudely Castle to the future with all of them happy and the castle intact.
It's open again to the public--this doc is quite old!
Thanks God! It is a pity that historical places get lost....YOU ALL SHOULD BE PROUD OF THEM!
This is one of my favorite castles. I love history so the Tudors and war of the roses is very interesting stuff. This house was built 1000 years ago. Catherine Parr is buried on the grounds. Henry Tudor and Thomas Seymour lived in this house and Anne Boleyn visited this house after marrying Henry 8. Fascinating castle and lovely tours. I toured a bunch of castles in England and Scotland on my first trip and now I’m back to spend 2 months seeing as much of everything else I haven’t seen. It would take my whole life to see all the history in the UK. It’s not as jaw dropping as the history in the Middle East but it’s sure a ton of history! I love it all. I’ve even watched some not accurate series shows lol. They are fun to watch but historically a mess. I haven’t even messed with the crown beyond season 2. Reign was pretty much a fantastical mess of history but the set was just awesome. Tudors was a lot of fun to watch as well and Downton Abbey. History nerds unite 😂😂
I just watched An American Aristocrats Guide to Great Estates on this castle and I'm so disappointed to hear this. This is a historical landmark! Catherine Parr is buried there and it once belonged to King Henry XIII and then his son King Edward who gifted it to Thomas Seymour who married Catherine Parr after King Henry died. Ugh.
Great video I enjoyed it 👍😀
They need a movie shot there they pay well. I'd like to see the happy renovation of that wonderful farmhouse. She saved the 🏰 after her husband passed away and raised their two children and is passing it on to them 👏.
Good idea to renovate the smaller house.. it’s charming. ❤️👍🏼
There are many high profile wedding venues in the US that have strict noise restrictions due to neighbors or family living on the property. I attended a wedding in a Napa vineyard & the music had to be off by 10 PM. There are venues that prohibit amplified music or that the decibel level has to be below a threshold. It can be done & people would keep to the agreements if they really want a wedding or event at the venue. Sudeley probably has a long wait list, especially during the summer months. I guess if you want an all night drunken rock & roll party, stay in the city.
Diana, absolutely agreed. The disco type parties that follow the weddings clearly demonstrate a complete lack of ambience appreciation.These drunken fools should be barred from this historical site - period. Wedding party rules - if anything, should be far stricter.
Sure. There is a time and a place for everything. However, if alone and during daylight and everyone is out. One could have a bit of fun. Especially if it keeps the rest of the family able to do what they need or want to do. I say this, because I couldn't travel. I still can't at times and resort to that thing that keeps me calm. I used to make sure they had really nice cakes bought, as it was peace of mind for me. In case, they wouldn't like it. When I did bake my own, it would cost the same. I can cook but differed from theirs. I tried that's all
Godfrey Berry Disco was not for weddings. Believe it or not. I was never drunk and clean in every aspect of the job. Assistant DJ at the time. Generisations shouldn't be made. No eating disorders either. I am not so disciplined these days but the pressure to please the audience is not there anymore. It's just a creative outlet. Better than not being able to travel or even walk long distance. I listen to Bach, Beethoven especially loud too at times. Just at times loud. At others, Gregorian chants and an occasional creative outlet. I don't drink alcohol or take drugs. My physical body too sensitive even for medicinal drugs. In one occasion 2nd degree burns, it hurts But slowly survived it. Have a blessed day
Although, still love Diana for her virtues and if there was an impersanation of Venus. She would be the best fit
I think the daughter meant to say cai sera sera, instead of cei la vie. What a nightmare !
Henry’s on the right track!!!🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I'd like to have a follow up video. I would like to see the progress the family has achievement in running the castle. Are you making money? The first thing you need to do is put a new roof on that castle. The interior of the castle is getting ruined. Sell some of the paintings to put that roof on! Otherwise, you won't have any paintings to sell.
They are not emphasizing or capitalizing n the historical significance of the place.
Did I just spy Rupert Sheldrake and one of his sons at Lady Ashcombe's dinner party? I'd love to know how these two met!
Lady Ashcombe has beautiful eyes.
lovely pair, yes
Oh really? I thought she was one eyed.
Despite all the plastic surgery they’re still shaped like dollar signs
The state rooms should always be open because they are never used, they can be perfectly fine keeping their private quarters closed
I feel like one of the family members are behind the complaints from the town/action group. This family's attitude is going to get them a huge fine and the loss of their birthright. Smh.
Do they want money or not?
Maybe the mother could stop with the face lifts and the kids could stop being self indulgent long enough to save money.
The mother handed the running of the castle to the 2 kids. She needs to keep her part of the bargain, move out to a rented house and refurbish the cottage. She is holding on because she has control issues. It should not be her decision anymore. She turned it over. Very irritating. They need the money to fix the house or it will become uninhabitable.
There is plenty of land for luxury housing developments that they can have a stake in and still keep hundreds of acres for the castle. CEO Airbnb one week or two weekends a month would be a castle savoir, too. So many realistic ways to save it for all members of the family if they compromise for the sake of the castle/family home.
How about a Midsomer Murders episode?
Call in the translational stone masons and tilers. It’s sad that the family doesn’t know how to keep up the maintenance and repairs of this beautiful and historical family home.
The children, & to an extent their mother, are the example of entitlement. They want without any sacrifice.
I hope they work this out successfully - I'm from the US. and since the pandemic is ending, I really wanted to visit. However, I understand Lady A's not wanting to let go of her home & David's emotional points of view, too. Molly- I'm not so understanding of.
Stop asking the kids to come and live. They don’t want it! Let the family that wants it live in one section and let the people come and visit and make money.
Ooh.. That noise... Why can't they use sound barriers?
I wonder if the managed to turn it around. Does anyone know?
That's what I was wondering too. From the few comments I've seen about it here on the video, and the very little I looked at on google, it is still going. They have cottages now, and someone said they do outdoor and even indoor events now. I'd like to know what else they added though.
I feel bad for the family. It's not like they are the only family in the world with problems, but most families don't have so much hinging on whether or not they can figure out how to get along. Everyone wants a home that fits their needs, but if I want a quiet house I'm not depriving the public of history. Sure, they did a lot of things wrong, but it sounds like it's also not all on the "spoiled kids". Maintenance has been neglected for YEARS, the venue permits were denied because of their neighbors, initial renovations in the 70's were derailed because the lord died, etc. I think people would be better served remembering they are just as human as anyone else. Though from a *business* standpoint, it definitely sounds like they need to streamline their decision-making tree. You've got a CEO who is beholden to three separate yet apparently entirely equal family members, and if any two members disagree he can't do anything. He needs to answer to one person and one person only, and have full authority for a lot more business decisions than he already does.
Having been to Sudeley before the family issues started, I have to say that it was one of the most boring places that I have visited. The interiors were mediocre compared to other places that I been. It must be even worse now with just guided tours. I have no idea why the gardens are award winning. They were ordinary at best, and I have seen many better gardens opened under the National Gardens Scheme. What seems to make Sudeley different is that the family all seem to have an inflated sense of their own importance, so different to Chatsworth or Mapperton. I think that I am not alone in my feelings, the general public are voting with their feet it seems.
You can always turn it into a cemetery..
vert droll! 💀
I kept wondering why Elizabeth was referred to as Lady Ashcrombe but her son was not as Lord. Looked it up. It's from her 2nd marriage to Baron Ashcrombe. This family has no title.
Very interesting....good catch.
Well the Lady can live there but how will she maintain the roof, leaks, etc. suck it up and preserve the home for future generations.
What a dilemma. I can see both sides. Thinking of the Duke and duchess of Devonshire, I believe Deborah the duchess moved out as soon as her husband died and went to live in an old rectory on the estate. She had it refurbished charmingly in her 80s and bought very large plants for her garden as she said she would not live long enough to see smaller ones grow. She was a real lady and aristocrat. She was gracious and charming. Seems if Americans like to take complete control.
Spoiled! The daughter is the most nauseating of all to me. She is simply sickening with her elite demeanor. Before the show is even over, I pray they fail and lose everything.
My friend gave me his Epi-Pen as he lay dying. It seemed very important to him that I have it.
Treasure it always
duh
The noise thing is an age thing.Look at all other venues that have concerts.
Jeez...do any of them care at all about the history of this castle..i mean this place should be protected...period
Their mother needs to retire and step aside. And the her children take over. It’s excellent to treasure memories I understand that. But what good will those memories be in the near future if there is no castle and family home. The sister and brother can work together to restore and maintain their beautiful castle home.
Find it intrusive? Well, I hope they got their priorities straight since this was made. Weddings n opening the castle is easy money
It’s sad that beautiful and historical family homes like these are losing money.or don’t have any money coming in. The family should hold events that is more family friendly Eg Bookclubs Cooking clubs High Tea Kids club Girls scouts Boys scouts Art shows Fun games for the kids and adults. Photography competition. Family picnics Movie week Fencing for girls and boys. bake off Swing classes for girls and boys Horse riding lessons for girls and boys Teach the modern generation how to respect other people’s homes and family privacy. Also teach them how to respect all the animals around them. Have a seniors meeting and event Tell the visitors before they start their events to finish the event early. Have a time set for each event start to finish. Set up and type some ground rules dos and don’ts. Always ask the local police or the Scotland Yard for help. If the castle closed of for the public put up a sign on the main gate explaining why with apologies. Always have opening hours displayed on the front gate. Also you should have a crowd control in place. Have a sign saying please don’t touch. If you know in advance when the next event is seal of the part where the family are leaving with a sign saying private property of limits to the public. Members of the family should get involved in the tour they will know more then the staffs. Also some one with people who come in through the front gates to show them around.
Check out The Chateau Diaries on KZhead to see how KZhead saved her Chateau 😊
Ask Stephanie Jarvis to vlog a tour! She has a very large following
This family could also take some pointers from Stephanie on manners, class and being more humane!
I live in the village where this castle is and let’s just say they piss people off..
Why don’t you have horse shows there on that flat land?
just so unrealistic for the mom to expect the kids trust fund to support the castle and gardens while SHE lives there queen like.
Very true. And she spends so much on her own parties. But can not give her staff a raise. Talk about entitled. But the son had the right idea. Not to live there but open the castle to the public. Just like Hampton Court.
She won’t let go
I TOTALLY agree with the LADY it is kinda TACKY MUSIC, POOR LADY A! I feel like she does about people i understand how she feels
A great great Grand Uncle of mime was her first husband. I just found that out!
Oh well.
🙄 🤔. Hardly beautiful sculptures ?? Put them elsewhere. I’d say the past families would be horrid. A beautiful.. dignified house.. with such a change.. of energy. But I do understand there are massive expenses. Wedding venue, visitors for historic interest ... maybe the Queen could donate towards these historical sites from the tax payers contributions ? A massive place to look after. You’ve done well to get to this place kudos.. 👍🏼❤️