Time for some well-deserved royal R&R!
King Charles and Queen Camilla were seen boarding a jet as they headed off to their Scottish estate for a private getaway.
The royals, who this week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highlands retreat located on the Balmoral Estate.
King Charles and Queen Camilla headed to their Scottish estate for a private getaway. Getty ImagesWhile it’s unclear exactly how long the couple will enjoy some much-needed downtime, the pair — who flew from RAF Northolt in northwest London — are likely to spend some quality time given the chaotic start to the year the family has had.
As Charles continues to receive cancer treatment, Camilla has been frequently stepping in for her husband to attend various royal engagements over the last few months.
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After landing in Scotland, the pair were driven for about an hour to their estate, where they’ll be spending some “private time” according to palace insiders.
Charles’s love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.
“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit,” the king told Country Life of the estate’s gardens.
The pair were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highlands retreat located on the Balmoral Estate. Alan Findlay, CC BY-SA 2.0 The duo this week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Getty ImagesWhat’s more, the residence holds a special place in both of their hearts as it’s where they spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.
Since then, they’ve made it their tradition to spend their anniversary at the estate each year.
The pair, who tied the knot on April 9, 2005, celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
The plush estate is nestled on the banks of the River Muick. WireImage Charles and Camilla will be spending some “private time” at their Scottish estate, according to palace insiders. Getty ImagesThey marked the occasion with a private celebration that included an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.
Charles, who is in the thick of his cancer treatment following his diagnosis in February, has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since news of his ailing health came to light.
The royals also love to visit Balmoral Castle, their official royal residence in Scotland. Getty ImagesJust days before jetting off to Scotland, the King was seen waving to well-wishers from the car as he headed to church at Sandringham.
The previous week, he was seen joining other royals for Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.
