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A Scottish hotel famously linked to a 1963 incident involving a 14-year-old King Charles (then Prince of Wales) has announced its sudden closure.
Management of the Crown Hotel in Stornoway announced on social media and a front-door notice that the business has closed until further notice, with no reopening date currently set.
In a post shared on Facebook on Friday, The Crown Bar wrote: "An important message from The Crown Hotel & The Crown Bar.
"We are sorry to let you know that The Crown has now closed for business. At this time we don't know when we will be able to reopen.
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"We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this causes. We want to say a huge thank you to every single one of you for your custom and kindness. It's been a privilege serving you.
"We'll update you here should anything change. Thank you."
In 1963, aged 14, the current monarch bought a cherry brandy at The Crown after giving his security detail the slip whilst on an excursion. A tabloid reporter witnessed the event, turning it into a front-page national scandal that led to the dismissal of his royal bodyguard.
As well as the food and drink operation, the hotel had 16 letting rooms.