The young man who would be king, Balmoral, 1952... and more wonderful family photos from down the years. We've taken a look back in the Country Life archives to read Mary Miers' piece (you can read it in full on the website) about the extraordinary castle that's been every inch a true family summer home for the royal family, dating back to the days of Victoria and Albert — and it's little changed since then. - - - Pictures: Prince Charles at Balmoral in 1952; the castle in autumn; The Queen and Prince Philip in Her Majesty's office in the castle, pictured in the Silver Jubilee year, 1977; the final public photograph of The Queen, taken on Tuesday, 6 September in the Drawing Room at Balmoral; the castle as it is today; a family portrait with The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and Princess Royal in 1952; the royal couple on their Silver Anniversary trip to the estate in 1972; a wonderful view of the estate; and finally, a very young Prince Charles and a very, VERY young Princess Anne, again on that same trip in 1952. Delightful. - - - #thequeen # balmoral #countrylifemagazine