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This is what the mysterious pyramid on Balmoral is all about
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Scotland has a mystical aura and not only exerts a magical fascination on the Windsors. The breathtaking Highlands, rushing rivers and clear lakes, and last but not least the myth of the Loch Ness monster make the northernmost country in Great Britain a place of longing – also for King Charles and his loved ones who spend their summers there. But in the area of Balmoral Castle, of all places, a mysterious detail surprises that is completely out of the ordinary.
In that soul place, Queen Elizabeth, †96, closed her eyes forever on September 8, 2022. But she is not the only one whose spirit will remain forever connected to the Windsors’ hometown. This is represented by a mysterious building that initially makes no sense in its surroundings.
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Hikers won’t be able to believe their eyes as they explore the wooded hills high above Balmoral. If you count carefully, you will discover eleven piles of stones there. And one of them is spectacular. Classic pyramids are actually only known from Egypt or Mexico. But such a masterpiece can also be found in the Scottish highlands, located directly on royal property. What’s it all about?
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It is about “Prince Albert’s Cairn” is a memorial dedicated to the German-born husband of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The term “cairn” comes from Gaelic and refers to a structure made of stacked stones. Not unusual, as these types of monuments have been found all over the world since prehistoric times to commemorate the deceased, as “The Sun” explains.
Touching inscription for Prince Albert
But so that there are no misunderstandings: the pyramid on the Balmoral site is not a burial site for Albert. The royal was laid to rest in 1861 at Frogmore House & Gardens in Windsor, as did the Queen later. His widow had the memorial built simply as a tribute to her beloved husband.
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert (1819-1861) shared a particularly deep love.
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The monument is made of granite and has a square base of 12.5 by 12.5 meters. On it is a heartbreaking inscription: “In the beloved memory of Albert, the great and good Prince Consort, erected by his heartbroken widow, Victoria R., August 21, 1862.”
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Royal fans will be happy to visit Scotland to marvel at the monument of love for themselves. Curious visitors don’t even have to be very fit: Prince Albert’s Cairn is just 2.5 kilometers from the public car park in Balmoral. And if you still feel like hiking, you can look forward to a breathtaking, almost ten kilometer tour with a view of the pyramid, other memorials and the incredible Scottish landscape.
Source used: thesun.co.uk