A growing number of human wastes is apparently soiling the grounds of Queen Elizabeth's summer estate in Balmoral, Scotland. Hikers are, reportedly, relieving themselves around the bushes in the massive open land because public toilets are still closed due to the coronavirus restrictions. 

As a result, royal staff members and park rangers working the Balmoral grounds are, reportedly, left with no choice but to clean up after those who take a dump. Photos of the disgusting mess have apparently been shared online, with an appeal to the public to do their business as far away from any buildings, farm animals and water courses in the estate, if they can no longer wait to relieve themselves. 

Residents near the Queen's estate have been complaining about the filth. One local told The Sun that hikers who leave their wastes, including wipes and toilet paper, are being disrespectful because they also leave their human wastes in monuments. 

Balmoral has 50,000 acres of land with 18 different walking paths for visitors who want to enjoy the outdoors. Prince Charles was, reportedly, peeved last summer when people who hike the countryside show no care and consideration for nature.

But this year, the wastes has increased because public toilets needed to stay locked to discourage people from converging and raising their risks of contracting the virus. According to reports, part of the problem of these wastes is also because the wipes being discarded are non-biodegradable. 

Because of the rising summer heat, many people have been compelled to leave their homes for walks in the park or in the countryside to get some fresh air. However, this has also given rise to another problem, with people flocking to crowded areas to take advantage of the summer sun, when large gatherings are still risky for transmitting the virus.

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth has yet to travel to Balmoral this summer. The monarch has been staying in Windsor since the middle of March, when the coronavirus isolation was ordered, especially for vulnerable individuals. 

In April, Buckingham Palace stated that the Queen will likely stay put in her Windsor home to limit any travel that will increase the risks of exposure. She has been isolating with her husband, Prince Philip, who moved from Sandringham to Windsor in the middle of March. Some 22 to 24 staff members are, reportedly, looking after the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh under strict safety protocols.