For Queen Elizabeth, Balmoral Castle wasn't just a royal residence; it was a private sanctuary where she could shed the weight of the crown and simply be herself. Speaking to the Scottish parliament on Saturday,

King Charles has revealed why Queen Elizabeth II decided to spend her final days at the Royal family’s castle in Scotland. In a speech at Holyrood marking the 25th anniversary of the Scottish parliament,

King Charles III remembered his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while discussing one of her favorite places in a recent speech. "My late mother especially treasured the time spent at Balmoral, and it was there,

King Charles has revealed why Queen Elizabeth II decided to spend her final days at the Royal family’s castle in Scotland. In a speech at Holyrood marking the 25th anniversary of the Scottish parliament, Charles spoke of Scotland’s ‘uniquely special place in the hearts of my family’ and suggested his mother decided it was where she wanted to die.

Queen Elizabeth II, England's longest-reigning monarch, died in Scotland's Balmoral castle, her beloved childhood retreat. It is where her husband Prince Philip spent some of his final months.

King Charles III reflected on his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s death and the special place Scotland has to his family.

Charles spoke candidly about his late mother's love for Scotland in a speech to the Scottish Parliament on Sunday, Sept. 29