Queen Elizabeth died on 8 September 2022 at 96 at Balmoral Castle. Now, King Charles has revealed why his mother had chosen that special place in her final days.

King Charles III has reflected on his mother's final days in Scotland, saying it is a "uniquely special place" for the royal family. The late Queen’s love for Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside, was well known, and where she spent many summers - as a small child and in later life with Prince Philip.

Scotland has always had a uniquely special place in the hearts of my family and myself,’ the monarch said in an address to Scottish Parliament

The King and Queen are at Holyrood this weekend to attend a celebration marking 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was “reconvened”. That is how their visit is described in the official news release. Reconvened was the word that MSP Winnie Ewing chose when opening the devolved parliament for business in 1999.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have visited Scotland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. King Charles spoke about the royal family's deep affection for the country and its people.