Balmoral Castle
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Balmoral Castle is a royal residence located in the Scottish Highlands in Aberdeenshire, serving as a private estate for the British royal family. It holds significance as both an important symbol of the monarchy's connection to Scotland and as a historic castle that has been central to royal life for generations.
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Balmoral Castle (/bælˈmɒrəl/ bal-MORR-əl) 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 (14 km) west of Ballater and 50 miles (80 km) west of Aberdeen.
The estate and its original castle were bought from the Farquharson family in 1852 by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Soon afterwards, it was found that the house was too small, and the current Balmoral Castle was commissioned. The architect was William Smith of Aberdeen, and his designs were amended by Prince Albert. Balmoral is the private property of King Charles III, and is not part of the Crown Estate. It was the summer residence of Queen Elizabeth II, who died there on 8 September 2022.
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