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Nestled within the sprawling Scottish estate of Balmoral Castle lies a more intimate refuge for King Charles III and Queen Camilla - Burk Hall. While Balmoral Castle holds profound significance as a beloved summer retreat of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles and Camilla have carved out their own private sanctuary at Burk Hall. It is here, surrounded by lush gardens and tranquil surroundings, that the new King and Queen Consort escape the burdens of public life and immerse themselves in family, nature and cherished memories of the past.
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Built in 1715 by the Farquharson family, Burk Hall first entered royal hands in 1852 when Prince Albert gifted the property to his son, the future King Edward VII. However, Edward only visited once before it reverted to private ownership in the 1930s. It was during the reign of King George V that Burk Hall took on deeper royal connections. In the 1930s, George lent the house to the then-Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The royal couple transformed Burk Hall's gardens and grounds, filling them with beautiful flowers and plants.
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It was here as a young princess that Queen Elizabeth II spent idyllic summer vacations with her sister Margaret. Later, she enjoyed Burk Hall with Prince Philip and their young children Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
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From 1952 until her death in 2002, the property was overseen by the Queen Mother, becoming her primary residence in her later years. Upon her passing, Burk Hall was left to Prince Charles, who has added his own loving touches while preserving its historic beauty.
For King Charles and Queen Camilla, Burk Hall holds a deeply sentimental place in their hearts as the site of their 2005 honeymoon. They affectionately refer to it as their "second honeymoon" retreat, a testament to the enduring love and companionship they share.
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It is here, surrounded by tranquility, that they choose to immerse themselves each summer rather than the larger Balmoral Castle. Only on rare occasions of hosting important guests or paying respects to fellow royals do they grace the castle's opulent halls.
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