The King has issued a warning to visitors of Sandringham, his royal residence in Norfolk, due to a wildlife issue at the grounds.
"Please be aware that wasp activity is currently high in this area. Thank you," a notice attached to a set of bins on the site read. A beekeeper, who presumably will manage Sandringham's wasp population, was also photographed on the land in a full sting-proof suit.
© Bav MediaWasp stings can be dangerous, especially for those with allergies. The NHS advises that if there's nothing in your skin after being stung by a wasp, to should wash your skin with soap and water to help lower the chance of infection, and the sting should get better in a few days.
In the UK, the population of wasps is generally higher as warm conditions allow wasp colonies to thrive, and the insects can be attracted to food that is left outside, hence the royal's warning on the bins at his property.
Not only has the monarch warned visitors about the wasp problem, but he was sealed off rubbish bins after the estate was plagued by swarms of wasps.
© Bav MediaAnother set of bins has been covered in cloth due to the severity of the issue. Last month, King Charles had to call in pest control to deal with at least three wasp nests at the Royal Stud in Sandringham, where he keeps his racehorses.
A popular spot
Sandringham House and garden are open to the public seven days a week from March to October, making it a popular tourist spot for families during the summer holidays.
It is also situated in leafy Norfolk, which HELLO!'s Digital Travel Editor, Francesca Shillcock, says is the epitome of a British summer oasis.
© Getty Images"My grandparents grew up in King's Lynn, about 20 minutes by car to the Sandringham Estate, and one of my fondest memories was spending time walking around the beautiful gardens, admiring ducklings, and then grabbing cake in the café!," Francesca says of Norfolk.
© Getty Images"Since we visited them in Norfolk pretty often, it holds a special place for me, and I will always say that Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham beaches are some of the best beaches ever.
© Getty Images"The landscape looks as if it goes on for days, and the sand dunes are endlessly fun to run through (and hide in!) as a family. There are also fabulous walks, particularly close to Holkham, as it's part of the National Nature Reserve, meaning it has plenty of greenery and wildlife. It's also dog and horse-friendly." We get why Charles is so at home there!
What is Sandringham like?
Aside from the wasp issue, Sandringham is one of the royal family's most beloved (and most beautiful) properties. It is where the royals, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William, spend Christmas.
© GettyThe house itself covers approximately 30,000 square feet, while the additional smaller structures on the estate are estimated to cover around 70,000 to 80,500 square feet. The home is a Grade II listed building which has been in public records since as early as the Domesday Book of 1086.
© GettyInside, you'll find a whole host of state rooms, the ballroom, offices, and staff quarters, and while only the main eight ground-floor rooms inside Sandringham House are accessible to the public, the property is said to feature over 100 rooms in total.
