Inside Balmoral
Hidden away, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. A royal retreat - twice the size of the city of Manchester. The one place on earth where Queen Elizabeth can truly escape. The Queen treats Buckingham Palace as her office, Windsor Castle as her home and Balmoral as her bolthole away from it all. But the vast estate has witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in Royal history. In this series, we reveal how the lives of the Queen and her family have been shaped by this most secret royal home.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary
Hidden away, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. A royal retreat - twice the size of the city of Manchester. The one place on earth where Queen Elizabeth can truly escape. The Queen treats Buckingham Palace as her office, Windsor Castle as her home and Balmoral as her bolthole away from it all. But the vast estate has witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in Royal history. In this series, we reveal how the lives of the Queen and her family have been shaped by this most secret royal home.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
1852 - 1954
44 mins
Balmoral has been the ideal retreat for Queen Elizabeth throughout her life. Some of the notable features of this private estate include the Balmoral Cairns, particularly the largest one. This was a granite pyramid erected by Queen Victoria as a memorial to her beloved Albert.
Episode 2
1955 - 1992
43 mins
As a young Queen, one of Elizabeth's biggest challenges was combining monarchy and motherhood. Also, every year the Prime Minister is invited to Balmoral and some have fitted in better than others. Meanwhile, Lady Diana Spencer found Balmoral an unhappy holiday home.
Episode 3
1992 - 2017
43 mins
In the aftermath of the infamous annus horribilis, Queen Elizabeth had retreated to Balmoral. The royal family had endured one of their worst years, and with a republican feeling growing in the country, many felt they must adapt.