It was her Scottish love nest on her honeymoon, and after 19 years of marriage it is her haven of peace and retreat. Charles and Camilla travel to Birkhall.
Birkhall - Since King Charles (75) lost his beloved father Prince Philip (99, 2021) on his wedding day to Camilla (76) three years ago, it is likely to be a highly emotional day. The king is also currently being treated for an unknown type of cancer. According to
The Sun
, the monarch had actually
planned to retire to her honeymoon home on April 9th. But things had turned out differently.
Instead of celebrating the 19th wedding anniversary, King Charles had appointments at Buckingham Palace
Instead of being complained about at most by Queen Camilla and grazing sheep on the 210 square kilometer property, which is picturesquely located southwest of Ballater on the River Muick, on April 9th, work called and King Charles stayed in Buckingham Palace instead of going to the “birches -Feuchtwiese” (German equivalent for English Birkhall). It's high time for some quiet time, the royal couple have now arrived in the Scottish Highlands.
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Since Charles III. The Scottish country estate, located near Balmoral Castle, was inherited in 2002 from his late grandmother, the Queen Mother (101, † 2002), known as the Queen Mum, and it has become his joint project with his wife Camilla. Everything here is as the two of them wanted it to be and put it together over the course of many years. It hosts the once controversial couple around the time of their wedding anniversary, almost every year when a peaceful break was needed.
King Charles and Queen Camilla could use a few days off
Rarely has such a break been more in demand. Although the king had to undergo chemotherapy regularly in London, he spared himself little, held occasional audiences and led the family to the Easter service on Easter Sunday. But the beautiful memories must have already surrounded the two royals on the hour-long drive from Aberdeen airport to the country estate.
It's time to go for a walk on the banks of the Muick River with their dogs, rescued Jack Russell terriers Bluebell and Beth, and recharge their batteries. Camilla has also been very involved lately and has often stood in for her husband during his treatments, such as at the memorial service for King Constantine II of Greece, when countless royals gathered in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Sources used:
people.com, thesun.co.uk