Inside Balmoral

Balmoral was the secretive Scottish estate that proved to be the ideal retreat for Queen Elizabeth throughout her life. She thrived in the idyllic terrain of the area, embracing many of the traditions from Queen Victoria's time. This documentary reveals her formative years there and highlights some noteworthy features including the Balmoral Cairns and a unique granite pyramid.

Episode 2 In this series, we reveal how the lives of the Queen and her family have been shaped by this most secret royal home.

1992 was the year Queen Elizabeth described as her 'annus horribilis'. Charles and Diana were at war, the Duke and Duchess of York separated and Windsor Castle went up in flames. During this turmoil, she retreated to her Balmoral sanctuary. The Royal family had endured one of their worst years and she chose the estate as the place to reflect and plan for an uncertain future.