The Scottish residence is apparently the Queen’s favourite home. “She says it’s the only place that she can really relax, enjoy her freedom and be herself away from prying eyes. “She can clear her mind and have a think without being bothered by the niceties of court life,” says royal expert Ingrid Seward of the Cairngorms estate where Her Majesty has traditionally upped sticks to in the summer months. “The Summer Court moves to Balmoral and the boxes of paperwork continue to be sent to the Queen,” explains Ingrid. “But she can sit at her desk, looking out at the mountains while she works.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.The estate is the largest, and most remote, of the Queen’s homes.There are 150 buildings scattered across the 50,000 acres, including Charles and Camilla’s Scottish home, Birkhall.
It was gifted to the Prince by the Queen Mother – she famously called it “the big little house”. Ingrid says the Queen often stays at Craigowan, a seven-bedroom home on the estate usually reserved for esteemed guests.
Life there is more down-to-earth. Prince Philip loved to throw a barbecue, serving drinks the strength of “true rocket fuel” according to ex-PM Tony Blair.
The Queen meanwhile would get busy with the dishes. “She loves to do the washing up with her rubber gloves on,” confirms Ingrid. “There are endless picnics, too.
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