BBC News at 22:00
Friday 30 August 1996
"Finally in our last story of the evening.
While the summer holidays are almost over and the majority of tourists have left for the season, the Crown and The Tower of London has announced that The Tower will be closed for the week starting 1 September.
The Crown in their statement stated that "her Majesty has discovered an ancient tradition that can only take place within The Tower grounds."
When pressed for comment, the Crown's response was "Much like the keeping of the Ravens at the Tower of London, our historians have discovered other traditions that will ensure the safety of Britain".
The Crown went on to state that security will be heavily enforced and the press and public are advised not attempt a breach or "face the harshest of Tower penalties."