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Why did Queen Elizabeth II choose a Scottish castle to spend the last days of her life?

2022-09-09 18:47:58Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

 

Why did Queen Elizabeth II choose a Scottish castle to spend the last days of
Queen Elizabeth II with the Royal Family at Balmoral Castle

 

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain passed away on September 8 at the age of 96.

The British monarch chose to spend the last days of her life at Balmoral Castle, which is located in the Highlands of Scotland.

Why did Queen Elizabeth II choose a Scottish castle to spend the last days of

But why did the Queen choose Balmoral Castle as her final destination?

Some historians link it to the importance Scotland has for the unification of the island.

While royal analyst, Afua Hagan, says that Balmoral Castle was the Queen's favorite place, as she spent most of her childhood there.

"It's very, very important and I think it's very meaningful and beautiful that the queen died in her favorite country," royal commentator Afua Hagan told CTV.

“She had Buckingham Palace, she had Windsor Castle, but Balmoral was home. He felt more at home there than ever."

Details about Balmoral Castle

Balmoral is a 50,000-acre estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland that served as the Queen's private residence, rather than a royal residence belonging to the Crown Estate.

Why did Queen Elizabeth II choose a Scottish castle to spend the last days of

Purchased in 1852 by Prince Albert as a gift for his wife Queen Victoria, the current castle was completed in 1856.

Queen Elizabeth II spent summer holidays there, dating back to her childhood.

She spent part of her honeymoon with Prince Philip, who died in April 2021, at Birkhall, a country house in Balmoral.

Why did Queen Elizabeth II choose a Scottish castle to spend the last days of

Prince Charles and Princess Diana honeymooned at Balmoral. Also at Balmoral Castle, Princes William and Harry learned of the death of their mother Princess Diana in 1997.

"It's a place ... that was popular with him," Hagan said. "That's where she got engaged, she just loved spending her summers there, and in fact, that's where she and Prince Philip spent their happiest times. So many beautiful photos taken at that property.”

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