Show Notes
Balmoral has been the Royal Family’s private Scottish escape for generations - but behind its secluded walls lie stories of romance, scandal and tragedy.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by historians Professor Kate Williams and Gareth Russell to uncover Balmoral’s extraordinary royal history, from Queen Victoria’s intense relationship with John Brown to Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong love for the estate.
They reveal what really happened during the infamous “Balmoral test”, why Princess Diana struggled with royal life there, and the scandal that left Sarah Ferguson facing the family over breakfast.
Plus, why did Balmoral mean so much to Queen Elizabeth II - and what does the future hold for the Royal Family’s most personal retreat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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