{"id":67766,"date":"2023-10-25T10:36:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T10:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/?p=67766"},"modified":"2023-10-25T10:36:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T10:36:27","slug":"the-heartbreaking-reason-why-there-is-a-secret-pyramid-on-king-charles-balmoral-estate-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/the-heartbreaking-reason-why-there-is-a-secret-pyramid-on-king-charles-balmoral-estate-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The heartbreaking reason why there is a secret pyramid on King Charles\u2019 Balmoral estate | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

SCOTLAND is best known for its rolling landscapes, enchanting castles and Scotch whiskey – but did you know that it also has a number of pyramids?<\/p>\n

You may have seen the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, but it turns out you can visit an impressive pyramid on King Charles\u2019 Balmoral estate too.<\/p>\n


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The pyramid is actually called \u201cPrince Albert\u2019s Cairn\u201d, and is a memorial site dedicated to Queen Victoria\u2019s husband.<\/p>\n

A \u201ccairn\u201d is a Gaelic term for a structure made from stacked stones, and they have been seen around the world since prehistoric times as burial sites, memorials, or landmarks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Balmoral actually has 11 cairns to discover, but Prince<\/span> Albert\u2019s site is the most famous, and offers breathtaking views across the stunning Cairngorms National Park, which is the largest national park in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

The granite-made monument was erected in 1862 by Queen Victoria following the passing of her beloved husband in 1861, and it measures 41 feet by 41 feet at the base.<\/p>\n

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Those who undertake the steep climb to the Prince Albert Cairn, can see the loving inscription on the side from Queen Victoria to her husband.<\/p>\n

It reads: \u201cTo the beloved memory of ALBERT, the great and good Prince Consort.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cErected by his broken-hearted widow VICTORIA. R. \u2013 21st August,1862.\u201d<\/p>\n

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While Prince Albert Cairn was created in his memory, the late royal\u2019s body was actually laid to rest at Frogmore House & Gardens in Windsor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Queen Victoria was later buried next<\/span> to her husband in the mausoleum when she died forty years later in 1901.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The first pyramid to be erected by the royal family had happier memories.<\/p>\n

It was the \u201cPurchase Cairn\u201d, and was made after Prince Albert purchased the estate for Queen Victoria in 1852.<\/p>\n

The couple had a hands-on role in the construction, and helped to place the first stones.<\/p>\n

The other cairns were created to celebrate the marriages of Queen Victoria\u2019s children, including Princess Royal, Prince Albert Edward, Princess Alice, Princess Helena, Princess Louise, Prince Arthur<\/span>, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The full Balmoral Cairns walk is about 6 miles long and takes about two to three hours to complete.<\/p>\n

But if you are just keen to see Prince Albert\u2019s Cairn, it is located about 1.5 miles from the Balmoral car park.<\/p>\n

The good news<\/span> is it is totally free to visit, but you\u2019ll just need to pay for Balmoral Castle parking while you\u2019re there.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Balmoral Estate has been the Scottish residence of the royal family since 1852 – and was referred to as the Queen's favourite home.<\/p>\n

Last year, the beloved Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully at the castle on September 8, at the age of 96.<\/p>\n

Each summer<\/span>, royals flock to the sprawling castle and do activities including fishing, hunting, picnicking and barbecuing.<\/p>\n

As well as the main castle, there are 150 other buildings on the estate, including Birkhall, the estate of King Charles, Craigowan Lodge, and several other cottages.<\/p>\n

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As far as memorial locations go, Balmoral is a breathtaking spot.<\/p>\n

Princess Beatrice said of the Scottish residence: \u201cIt's the most beautiful place on earth<\/span>, I think Granny is the most happy there. She really, really loves the Highlands.\u201d<\/p>\n


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