Very enjoyable & thought provoking day at Windsor Castle talking to Windsor Leadership Emerging Leaders course about my personal leadership journey. Glorious day & zipped into car park just ahead of lockdown for Changing of Guard.

Fundraising Managers ALVA Royal Collection Trust Great insights & private view of Edwardians Exhibition, loved Tiffany Opera Glasses, coronation throne, Faberge cigarette case, John Singer Sargent portrait of Edward VIII & Queen Alexandra’s watercolours. Thanks Bernard Donoghue & team!

My regular thanks to everyone working in visitor attractions this Bank Holiday weekend in whatever role - opps, ticketing, cleaning, catering, security, gardens, front of house - and whether paid or voluntary. You create the backdrop for people’s happiest memories. #UKtourism

Do, or do not. There is no try. Happy #StarWarsDay! #MayTheFourthBeWithYou

Dinner menu tasting Leeds Castle, Kent today with Graysons UK Delicious options including Asparagus & toasted quinoa, smoked salmon & lemon curd, corn fed chicken & Caesar dressed hispi, verbena lemon posset & lavender shortbread & chocolate mousse with mango sorbet. A hard life!

Two go on a 20th Wedding Anniversary Rail Away Day to London - Actual anniversary is this coming Wednesday, but I’m quietly confident now that we will make it that far as a couple!😉

A very suitable 20th Anniversary London Rail Away Day.The best of Old Bombay cuisine for Lunch Dishoom in the heart of Canary Wharf - 🚇 To Southwark for Matinee performance at The Old Vic of much anticipated new Play #TheBrighteningAir by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson

Great ALVA & cultural week ahead: hosting a dinner House of Lords for ALVA member CEOs tomorrow; seeing My Master Builder at Wyndhams Theatre; sharing ALVA data & insights Museums + Heritage Show & Awards on Wednesday & attending the Awards on Thursday; VAC Conference committee Friday.

❤️Helen Bonser-Wilton impressed I knew 20 yrs is our China Anniversary.She does love a spot of Emma Bridgewater. I❤️Venice card painted for me:Where we began Honeymoon & her gift to me DIY kit for Peach Bellinis like those we sipped at Harry’s Bar in Venice, Ernest Hemmingway style!

Just been sent pics of my ALVA talk at today’s Museums + Heritage Show & Awards - I knew it was a packed event but it looks like a rally! People couldn’t get in the theatre space & so were listening in (via headsets) from reception & the lobbies. Delighted that our ALVA insights are appreciated.

We're proud to welcome corporate teams who want to make a difference through volunteering at our historic estate 💙 We were delighted to have the team from MVW Technology join us to support our grounds team near the Visitor Centre. #CorporateVolunteering #LeedsCastle

Gearing up Leeds Castle, Kent for Queens Joust. Three nations competing for trophy on Saturday, Sunday & BH Monday, with medieval camp set up around arena. Thanks to all team members who set this up & will run over weekend. Also met new Kookaburra babies for head scritch!

May be one day my awesome wife Helen Bonser-Wilton will commit to paper her career story! Making a brew 🫖 behind our The Mary Rose momento - Just back from a #BankHolidayMonday Morning Incident Call Out Leeds Castle, Kent - All safely now under control! #ALifeLessOrdinary ⚓️🏰

Any offers for a small and soaking wet working cocker spaniel? Currently in disgrace after taking a flying leap at the hosepipe and upending my entire herb planter. #prat

#OnThisDay, 31st May 2013, the brand new Mary Rose Museum, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, opened its doors to the public. This would be the first time the ship and the objects found on board had been seen together by the public. Did you visit? maryrose.org

At Visit Kent Reception House of Lords Great to meet new Kent County Councillors & patricia yates Opportunity to thank outgoing CEO Deirdre Wells for her excellent work at VK & welcome new CEO Jo Richardson.

Ring fence the proceeds of the tourist tax to invest back into culture, tourism infrastructure and tourism promotion, which attracts visitors in the first place.

This week, we’re saying thank you to the amazing volunteers who bring Leeds Castle to life 💛 From birds of prey to gardens, retail to history tours, education to golf - your dedication makes a real impact. Join us: zurl.co/efptT #VolunteerWeek #ThankYou

Very entertaining evening trying out new RG Live Squid Game Immersive Experience Excel London Korean Grape Milk, sinister Guards & rather stressful game of Red Light Green Light! Huge thanks to Joni Marks & team - very welcome break mid-A Levels for Lorcan Bonser-Wilton

Today Visit Kent Strategic Advisory Board Eastbridge Hospital in Canterbury. Had great tour of new accommodation at Hospital, with stunning views. Tonight is Leeds Castle, Kent Board Dinner ahead of tomorrow’s Board Meeting. Tonight I am staying in the Turret Room in the Castle.