In line with the rest of the
nation, the royal family relish the opportunity to escape their usual
surroundings in search of stunning scenery and balmy weather during the summer.
Every August, members of the
British royal family leave their stately abodes behind them in exchange for
some quality time both inside and outside of the UK.
The
Queen
As a devoted Highlands
aficionado, the Queen typically carves out time for an extended stay at her
Balmoral Castle. Between July and early October, the 96-year-old monarch
escapes to her Scottish residence where she is joined by members of her immediate
family.
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Her Majesty retreats to Balmoral in August
The castle holds a special
place in the Queen’s heart thanks to its breathtaking scenery. Her Majesty
loves the location so much that she spent part of her honeymoon with Prince
Philip at the estate’s Birkhall hunting lodge.
The Queen’s granddaughter
Princess Eugenie previously explained: “It’s the most beautiful place on earth.
I think Granny is the happiest there. I think she really, really loves the
Highlands.”
Her Majesty’s summer residence
is located in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. Travelling in style, the Queen
usually opts to take her private helicopter from England to Scotland.
In a bid to wind down, the
Queen spends much of her time outdoors, surrounded by nature. Previous fond memories
include Prince Philip grilling sausages over a barbeque, splendid picnics, home
cinema evenings, and bracing walks.
The
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Accompanied by Kate and their
three children, Prince William similarly escapes to the great outdoors in
search of respite. Besides visiting their country estate, Anmer Hall, in
Norfolk, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge frequently head to the Isles of
Scilly.
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The royal couple relish spending time in Tresco
Imbued with fond memories, the
couple often make a beeline for the beautiful island of Tresco thanks to its
pristine beaches and stunning scenery. No doubt retracing his own steps, the
dad-of-three first explored these islands in June 1989 with his brother, Prince
Harry, and his parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Prince
Charles and Camilla
The Prince of Wales and the
Duchess of Cornwall continue the royal trend for staycations with the pair
choosing to reside at their beloved Welsh property.
The couple own a
beautifully-restored farmhouse called Llwynywermod Estate which has become
something of a bolthole during their annual summer tour of Wales.
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Prince Charles and Camilla escape to Wales
Prince Charles and Camilla
moreover enjoy spending time at their Scottish residence on the Queen’s
Balmoral estate. Described by the prince as “a unique haven of
coziness and character”, the couple chose to isolate at Birkhall
throughout much of the lockdown.
Zara
and Mike Tindall
Zara and Mike Tindall will
likely be taking their brood to Balmoral to visit Her Majesty as they do most
years. Speaking about last year’s trip to Balmoral on his The Good, The
Bad & The Rugby podcast, Mike said: “We went up to Scotland, so
we’ve had a good family vacay through August, which was quite nice with the
kids.”
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The Tindall family makes the most of the sunshine
