spare time?King Charles III, 74, and his youngest son, Prince Harry, 38, are reportedly set to meet for “peace talks” on Sept. 17 amid their ongoing family feud — an occasion the king is said to have cleared his schedule for.
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Forget the likes of Cornwall and the Cotswolds this summer, heading north to Scotland and the breathtaking scenery and warm welcome you’ll receive there has become one of the top staycation trends over the past few years.
And it's here, that you’ll find one of the most exciting tourist destinations that will rival even the best holidays you'll find on the continent.
Home to not only the dramatic scenery of the Cairngorms and wild coastlines with golden beaches but also mouthwatering food and drink and plenty of exciting shopping opportunities, Aberdeenshire will have you wanting to come back again and again – and wondering why you'd left it so long to come in the first place.
Unlike some other holiday spots around the UK which can feel a little overcrowded, Aberdeenshire offers unrivalled access to its charms thanks to the fact it remains relatively undiscovered.
You’ll find activities like golfing and surfing as well as dolphin spotting and wild hikes, while you can dine in style in Aberdeen or take tours of some of the world's favourite whisky distilleries.
With some sites dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age, and others marked by the Picts and the Medieval era, Aberdeenshire is packed with historical significance.
Discover the romance of the Pictish Stones dotted around the countryside or visit one of the region's many castles – there are 263 in total – ranging from the striking clifftop ruins of Findlater Castle and Dunnottar Castle overlooking the North Sea to the imposing Slains Castle (the inspiration for the castle in Bram Stoker’s Dracula) and the majesty of Aberdeenshire’s most famous example, the stately Balmoral Castle, the Scottish home of the Royal Family.
While, for those seeking something a little
spare time?King Charles III, 74, and his youngest son, Prince Harry, 38, are reportedly set to meet for “peace talks” on Sept. 17 amid their ongoing family feud — an occasion the king is said to have cleared his schedule for.
Mirror that Markle simply “outgrew” her old circle of friends as her tenure in the royal family likely created a change in values and goals. .
King Charles III is set to hold a royal summit to decide the future of the monarchy, according to royal sources.
The Royal Family’s time at the Balmoral Estate will undoubtedly be filled with physical pursuits such as long country walks, deer stalking and horse riding, with quieter moments punctuated by picnics, barbeques and fly-fishing in the River Dee. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about how the royals typically spend their time together in the Highlands.
King Charles III has bestowed new military titles to Prince William, the next in line to the British royal throne and his eldest son, as well as his wife, Kate Middleton. Buckingham Palace announced this week that William now holds the titles of Colonel-in-Chief of The Mercian Regiment, Colonel-in-Chief of The Army Air Corps, and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of the RAF Valley.As for Kate, she is now Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards, and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of the RAF Coningsby.Other members of the royal family to receive new military titles include King Charles himself, his wife, Queen Camilla, the king's youngest brother, Prince Edward, his wife, Sophie, Charles' sister, Princess Anne, and the late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, Prince Richard.
Kate Middleton was given new titles by King Charles III — one of which has a meaningful connection to her late grandfather. The 41-year-old, her husband Prince William, and seven other members of the working royal family were the recipients of 21 honorary military appointments in the British armed forces, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.
Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands is always a magnet for the royals each August as the extended family gather for their annual staycation. But this year’s get-together will be tinged with sadness - not only is it the first year without the late Queen Elizabeth II hosting, but it’s where she passed away, just 11 months ago, on September 8. However, one expert has told OK! that the first visit of King Charles' reign will also be far more "relaxed" as the royals were "in awe" of the late monarch.
Kate Middleton may be the future Queen of Britain but even she has to abide by a strict set of rules that all working members of the Royal Family must follow.
As Princess Beatrice celebrates her 35th birthday today (Tuesday, August 5), she can surely expect a lovely day surrounded by her young family. As well as husband Edoardo and their daughter Sienna, the couple are co-parents to Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi (better known by his nickname 'Wolfie').The seven-year-old is Edo's son with US-born architect Dara Huang and has been fully embraced by Princess Beatrice - who has lovingly referred to him as her "bonus son". Wolfie's mum previously spoke about her young son on social media and expressed her thoughts on why she is so pleased he is educated in the UK, rather than in her native U.S.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag The British monarchy has always had strong women at its heart and never more so than in the 21st Century. But until now, one of them hasn’t received quite the recognition she rightly deserves: Princess Beatrice. As she celebrates her 35th birthday this week, some are even dubbing her the royals’ “secret weapon” – more carefree than the Duchess of Edinburgh, more down to earth than The Princess Royal and more relatable than the polished Princess of Wales.
The Royal Family has an impressive portfolio of homes around the country, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle - which they are expected to return to any day now. As well as the vast 50,000 acre estate in the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire, there is another stunning Scottish home that was bought for a shockingly low price.The castle has never been lived in full-time and has frequently been used as a summer home for the King and Queen when they were still styled as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been seen on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland several times over the years as it is a place where they can entirely escape from the public eye. While there, they can expect to enjoy activities like family picnics, barbeques, long walks, fly fishing and deer-stalking in the utmost privacy. The family of five even have their own home on the estate in Aberdeenshire, a three-bedroom cottage called Tam-Na-Ghar.
The late Queen was well regarded for watching her diet and preferred simple dishes with lots of fruit and vegetables over heavy sauces. Another royal who has become famed for leading an incredibly healthy lifestyle is The Princess of Wales.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have access to four homes across the UK - but just like everyone else they can't resist a tropical getaway from time to time. Some of their favourite destinations over the years have included relaxing in the sun, seeing ancient sights in Jordan or hitting the slopes in The Alps.
End of Summer Sale. Just in time to add some new shoes to your end-of-summer footwear rotation, the Zappos sale is offering major savings on thousands of trending styles.
Marta Balaga Beware! New Zealand is ready to hear the roar of its first “authentic” monster movie, “Taniwha.” “If you ask any New Zealander what our own unique Indigenous monster is, they will immediately reply: Taniwha!” explains director Libby Hakaraia. “In our Māori culture, they are very real: Every tribe has their own. They inhabit waterways, mountains, rivers, oceans and forests, and take many shapes.
King Charles has always been a vocal advocate for protecting the environment as he has been campaigning for climate change for over 50 years and was a true pioneer for the social cause before it became the global emergency that it is today. Whether it is planting trees or using organic farming methods, the King is a man who practices what he preaches.
Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands is always a magnet for the royals each August as the extended family gather for their annual staycation. But this year’s get-together will be tinged with sadness – not only is it the first year without Queen Elizabeth II hosting, but it’s where she passed away, just 11 months ago, on 8 September. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK! that although “it will be especially poignant” she believes that it’s “important for the family to be together at the Castle ahead of the first anniversary of the Queen’s death”.
Fairytale royal weddings don’t happen very often, but when they do there's a touch of magic in the air. Even though 2011 will always be remembered as the year that the Prince and Princess of Wales tied the knot at Westminster Abbey, it was also when Zara and Mike Tindall married after eight years together.
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