Princess Eugenie said of Balmoral Castle: "I think Granny is the most happy there." Balmoral Castle is the royal family's vacation home in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Balmoral Castle.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images Prince Albert bought Balmoral Castle ...

Balmoral Castle in Scotland has a longstanding history and is known as the holiday home of Queen Elizabeth II. The first residence was reportedly built at Balmoral in 1390, but it didn’t enter the hands of the British royal family until over 500 years later.

"I think Granny is the most happy there. I think she really, really loves the Highlands," Princess Eugenie previously said of Queen Elizabeth's joy at Balmoral Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the ...

Queen Victoria first visited Scotland in 1842, with her husband, Prince Albert, and the trip went so well that they decided to purchase the Balmoral Estate six years later, in 1848. After Queen Victoria’s death in 1901, Balmoral was left to King Edward VII.

King Charles will break royal tradition when Balmoral Castle opens to the public this summer. For the first time, visitors will be able to tour the once-private quarters of the historic residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Tickets, which were available ...

Queen Elizabeth "died peacefully" at Balmoral, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday From their engagement to Her Majesty's death, Balmoral Castle has served as a sentimental and romantic place for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. On Thursday ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For the first time since Balmoral Castle has been under British royal family ownership, it will be open to the public. Per Balmoral Castle's website, "For the ...

Sure, everyone’s heard of Buckingham Palace, but Balmoral Castle is one of Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family’s most valuable estates. Located in Scotland, this property functions as the royal family’s summer home and hosts events and activities ...

Queen Elizabeth, 96, is under medical supervision at her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland — a place where the Queen of England has always felt most comfortable and acted most like her subjects. Balmoral Castle — described by visitors as “freaky ...

It’s fitting that Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle. The 50,000-acre country estate in the Scottish Highlands had been a feature in the 96-year-old royal’s life since she was a child, and it was the one place where she could truly relax.

The Royal Standard flies from the turrets of Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Scotland, when the Queen is in residence. Cottages on Balmoral Estate are available for rent to regular vacationers.