The BBC's popular Antiques Road Show is to receive the royal seal of approval when it visits Balmoral.
Fiona Bruce and some of Britain's leading experts are to pitch up in the grounds of The Queen's holiday residence, near Ballater in Aberdeenshire on Thursday, July 30 and they are looking for people to raid their attics and bring along potentially valuable items.
BBC Antiques Roadshow executive editor, Simon Shaw said: "We are honoured to be bringing Antiques Roadshow to Balmoral, the Scottish home of the Royal Family. "The grounds are magnificent and the castle and breath-taking Highland scenery will form a spectacular backdrop to our filming of visitors and the objects they bring.
He added: "Even after 38 years, the magic formula of surprising some lucky guests with exciting news about their treasures is still a thrill for us, the visitors and the viewers. This, combined with the history and stature of Balmoral, guarantees a memorable Antiques Roadshow that myself, Fiona and the team are greatly looking forward to."
Bruce said she was looking forward to seeing the unexpected presented to her. She said: "Every week is different; a new location and thousands of new visitors. The only constant is the pleasure of the unexpected - we never know what will turn up, from the most fabulous Faberge to the most humble object with a riveting story."
People with large or heavy items should send an email to antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk or write to the show at the BBC in Bristol BS8 2LR to ask for help transporting them to the venue.
People are welcomed to turn up from 9.30am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free and no pre-registration is required. The Grounds, Gardens and Exhibitions will be open as usual and the normal admission charge will be waived on the day. Parking will be within the Estate on grass and there will be a parking charge of £5 per car.
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