After internet hosting festive celebrations at Sandringham, King Charles and Queen Camilla have relocated to the serene Scottish Highlands for a interval of leisure.
The Court Circular confirmed their keep at Balmoral Castle this week, the place they’re having fun with some downtime.
The 76-year-old monarch is about to return to his royal duties on Monday at Buckingham Palace. His first engagements of the 12 months will embody internet hosting three organisations targeted on Holocaust training and preserving the reminiscence of its survivors.
Unlike the late Queen Elizabeth II, who historically remained at Sandringham till February 6 to mark her father’s demise anniversary, Charles and Camilla have chosen to separate their winter retreat between Norfolk and Scotland.
The royal couple welcomed members of the family to Sandringham over Christmas, together with Camilla’s youngsters, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, together with their households.
The Prince and Princess of Wales additionally joined the celebrations, attending the Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church with their three youngsters earlier than spending time with the King and Queen.
Conspicuously absent was Prince Andrew, who stayed at Royal Lodge in Windsor amidst ongoing controversy surrounding his alleged ties to a banned Chinese nationwide accused of espionage.