Why King Charles Filmed His Centenary Tribute at Balmoral — The Intimate Reason Revealed

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Royals (1 / 1) 21.04.2026 16:58 / Tim

King Charles surprised many by recording his message for what would have been Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday from a deeply personal room — the Library at Balmoral Castle — and the choice carried clear meaning. Read on to discover the full story!

Why Balmoral?

The King filmed the address in early April 2026 at Balmoral, the Scottish home where his mother died in September 2022 at age 96. Balmoral, one of the Queen’s privately owned residences, is remembered as a place she loved and where she spent the end of her final summer; Princess Eugenie has said it made her grandmother especially happy.