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August 2008
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Introduction

Royal Insight contains news, stories and pictures from all the latest Royal visits and events.

The Queen and the Royal Family traditionally spend August and September at Balmoral Castle.

Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, the Castle is one of Her Majesty's private residences and a place to retreat from public life.

August's Focus celebrates  Balmoral with a gallery of images dating from the early 1900s.

Test your knowledge of Balmoral Castle and the Estate in our Quiz.

As usual, 5 readers' questions are answered in Mailbox, and you can view pictures and reports of Royal visits in Gallery and Out and About.
Out and about
The Prince of Wales attends a Garden Party

Garden Parties
The Royal family meet guests from all walks of life ....

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The Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Holyrood Week
A celebration of Scottish culture, history and achievement....

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The Duke of York in Afghanistan

The Duke of York in Afghanistan
His Royal Highness presents Colours to the Royal Highland Fusiliers ...


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Gallery

The Duke of Rothesay

The Duke of Rothesay receives the Freedom of Caithness
His Royal Highness is presented with the honour at a ceremony in Wick ...

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