UK prime ministers are traditionally invited to stay with the head of state at Balmoral during the summer.

King hosts Starmer and his wife at Balmoral for the weekend

The opening takes place before the King and Queen arrive at Balmoral for their summer.

Balmoral Castle opens to public for first time ahead of King's summer break

The tours will take place before the King and Queen arrive for their summer break at the Aberdeenshire castle, with 40 tickets a day made available.

Balmoral Castle tours sold out in 24 hours

Guided tours will be available from July 1 to August 4, before the King and Queen arrive for their summer break in Aberdeenshire.

Balmoral Castle to open to the public for the first time

Queen Elizabeth II waits in the Drawing Room before receiving Liz Truss for an audience at Balmoral, Scotland, where she invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative party to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Picture date: Tuesday September 6, 2022.


The late Queen was concerned her death at Balmoral Castle might have caused too many difficulties, her daughter Princess Anne has revealed.

Queen Elizabeth's family persuaded her it was okay to die at Balmoral

UTV was once again at the biggest event in the farming calendar.

Catch up on the highlights of the Balmoral Show 2023

From costs to climate, David Brown sat down for a chat with Paul Reilly and Sarah Clarke.

War in Ukraine biggest issue facing NI farmers

Paul Reilly and Sarah Clarke will showcase the best of what the agricultural industry has to offer.

UTV Life at the Show brings viewers the best of Balmoral

Paul Reilly and Sarah Clarke present the highlights from this year's Balmoral Show.

A ringside seat at NI's biggest agricultural event

The formation consisted of nine former Armed Forces training aircraft including De Havilland Chipmunks and Scottish Aviation Bulldogs. 

Flypast soars over National Memorial Arboretum in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Thousands have been standing in the queue for hours to get a glimpse of the Queen Lying in State.

Family's excitement at meeting Royals as they wait in the queue for the Queen

Steve Kirk caught the 5.30am train to London on Thursday morning to say his final goodbyes to Her Majesty.

Derby city centre landlord tells of six-hour wait to see Queen's coffin

A replacement flag was provided by a local resident and was put up on Sunday morning, before later being taken to the cenotaph for a memorial service.

Thieves steal Union Flag flying at half-mast a day after Queen's death

Paul Burrell carrying out his duties for the Royal family. Credit: PA Images 


Royal Butler, Paul Burrell, who worked and lived at Buckingham Palace for 11 years, paid tribute to The Queen saying 'she devoted her life to service'.

Former Royal Butler pays tribute to 'selfless and devoted' Queen 

The clergy team at Worcester Cathedral will make a special gesture using the church's bells, which is only used when a monarch dies.

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