Inside Balmoral

A look at Queen Elizabeth's retreat in Balmoral and some of the noteworthy features of the private estate, including the Balmoral Cairns and a granite pyramid.

As a young Queen, one of Elizabeth's biggest challenges was combining monarchy and motherhood; every year the Prime Minister is invited to Balmoral.

The royal family stayed with Prince William and Prince Harry at Balmoral as they dealt with the unexpected death of their mother, Princess Diana; in the aftermath of the infamous annus horribilis, Queen Elizabeth had retreated to Balmoral.