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King Charles's Childhood Holiday Regret Revealed
15 Nov
Summary
- King Charles always wanted to visit Butlin's as a child.
- He and Princess Anne repeatedly asked their parents to go.
- Butlin's has invited the King and his family to visit.

King Charles, now 78, has shared a childhood regret that resonates with many: a desire to visit the iconic Butlin's holiday camps. The King and his younger sister, Princess Anne, frequently asked their parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, if they could experience a Butlin's holiday. However, their requests were consistently met with gentle refusals, leading to disappointment for the young royals who instead spent their holidays at royal estates like Balmoral and Sandringham.
Adding to the irony, Charles's parents visited a Butlin's site in Pwllheli, Wales, in 1963, though without their children. As the King recently celebrated his birthday, Butlin's, marking its 90th year, has reached out with a heartwarming offer. The company has invited King Charles and his family to visit one of their resorts, aiming to help the monarch fulfill a wish delayed since his childhood.