Highgrove holds another secret: It is believed that there is a small, private chapel on the grounds, which the King uses for quiet moments. According to the royal biographer Robert Hardman, Charles regularly retreats there to gather strength, even after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
While Charles has owned Highgrove since 1980, Queen Camilla has her own country estate nearby, Ray Mill House. This property serves as her private retreat to this day, underscoring the special importance rural refuges hold for the royal couple.