The royals on vacation: where King Charles and Co. relax this year

The royals on vacation: where King Charles and Co. relax this year

Balmoral, Schottland, Großbritannien - This summer, the royal families of Europe spend their well -deserved break in picturesque places. King Charles and Queen Camilla have decided for their summer vacation in Balmoral, Scotland , a retreat for its beautiful nature and privacy. The castle, which is located on the River Dee below the Lochnagar mountain, has been owned by the British monarchy since the 1840s and not only represents a vacation home, but is also an important historical building.

King Charles and Queen Camilla traditionally travel in August, enjoy walks, picnic, rides as well as hunting and fishing in Balmoral. The family often spends time there and occasionally invites Prince William and Princess Kate, who spend their summer vacation in Norfolk, Norfolk, on the Sandringham estate. Stern reports that nature appreciates and occasionally also in the Caribbean.

Balmoral: A historical retreat

Balmoral Castle has a long history. Originally built by Sir William Drummond in the 14th century, it was discovered in 1848 by King Victoria and Prince Albert as a holiday home and later acquired by Albert. The impressive building was rebuilt until 1855 under the Scottish architect William Smith and consists of two three-storey, interconnected square structures that are built in a Scottish baronial style.

The castle comprises over 70 rooms and is surrounded by an extensive country seat with an area of around 243 km². This region was already a hunting area for the Scottish monarchs in the 14th century. The whole family lives in Balmoral during the summer months, and the royal apartments are ready to return.

other European royals and their holiday resorts

Other monarchs in Europe also spend their summer vacation in special places. King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain spend their vacation in the Marivent Palace in Mallorca, where the Spanish royal family has been on vacation since the 1970s. King Frederik and Queen Mary chose Gravenstein Castle in Gråsten as summer residence, while King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have a luxury villa on the Greek peninsula Peloponnese, which is equipped with a private marina and two pools.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde from Belgium enjoy their relaxation on the French island Île d’Au. The Swedish royal family, to the King Carl XVI. Gustaf and Queen Silvia prefer the island of Öland, while King Harald V. and Queen Sonja of Norway spend their summer vacation in Mågerø and Bygdøy.