Prince’s Home Set For Public Tour Starting October

Culture&Arts Nancy Frank
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The property of the late rock star, Prince, will be open for daily tours from October 6th. A trust company would run the property which includes his studio complex and private estate. The company overseeing his estate made the announcement on Wednesday.

According to his sister, Tyka Nelson, opening Paisley Park is one of the things Prince always wanted and was working on before his death. “Only a few individuals had the privilege of touring the estate while he was still alive. Fans from every stratum of society will be able to tour his estate and experience his world for the first time.” Tyka said.

Graceland Holdings will organize the tours, and will provide the initial funds for its operation. Paisley Park has always been the mid-point of Prince’s creative endeavors ever since its opening in 1985. Tickets would be sold online on Friday and standard tickets will cost $38.50, while tickets for VIP tours would cost $100 or more. Tours will last for 70 minutes.

Prince died at age 57 leaving no known will. Some pills were found in Paisley Park after he died and were later confirmed as counterfeit. These drugs contain fentanyl, a synthetic opioid which is far more powerful than heroine. The official, who disclosed this information did so on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. He said that no records show that Prince had a prescription for controlled substances within the past 12 months before he died.

The judge presently overseeing the case has not decided who would inherit his fortune. However, court filings have indicated that Tyka Nelson and five other half siblings would each be given a part of his estate. This is because Prince was divorced, his parents died long ago, and he had no children. The court has also not ruled on whether or not a woman and girl who claim they are his niece and grandniece would get a share in the estate, said to be worth over $300 million.