Balmoral Castle is a large estate house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and a residence of the British royal family. It is near the village of Crathie, 9 miles west of Ballater and 50 miles west of Aberde
Balmoral Castle from the south lawn
After 1830, Sir Robert Gordon made major alterations to the original castle.
Balmoral Castle, 1860s, albumen print carte de visite
Balmoral Castle – a principal keep similar to that of Craigievar Castle is the central feature of the castle, while a large turreted country house is attached.
Catherine, Princess of Wales is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne.
Balmoral Castle
…Elizabeth the Queen Mother to Prince William. The cottage is built in the traditional style of Scottish lodges and has been used by William and his wife Catherine since before their marriage and in the years after alongside their children as a retreat when visiting Scotland. It is close to Birkhall, which King…
With Prince Harry (left) at William's Order of the Garter investiture, 2008
With William, their children and other senior royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on 5 June 2022
With William in Ottawa during their first royal tour of Canada, 2011