Members of the Royal Family Celebrated Their Vacation - Luxury retreats frequented by the British Monarchy
In the heart of summer, the world's most famous families take a break from their royal duties and jet off to their favourite holiday destinations. Here's a glimpse into where some of the most influential monarchs spend their summer vacations.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom have chosen Balmoral Castle in Scotland as their summer retreat. This rural residence, which also includes Charles' Birkhall estate, has been a traditional summer retreat for the British monarchy for generations. The couple is expected to host the annual Family Day at Balmoral, a long-standing tradition that continues under their reign [3].
Prince William and his family, including Kate Middleton and their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, are likely to spend their summer holidays in Norfolk at Anmer Hall, their estate on the Sandringham estate. The family may also venture further afield, potentially to the Caribbean, continuing past traditions of travel. However, they are expected to join King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Castle for part of the summer [1][5].
King Felipe VI of Spain traditionally spends part of his summer in the north of Spain, often at the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander or other coastal residences. The Spanish royal family's summer plans are not explicitly detailed in the search results [2].
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is known to spend his summer holidays either in the Netherlands or at his holiday homes. The Dutch royal family's holiday home in Greece or the Netherlands has been a popular choice in the past, though specific 2025 plans are not mentioned [2].
King Philippe of Belgium typically spends his summer holidays on the French island of Île d'Yeu with his family for many years. The Belgian royal family purchased a property with a villa on Île d'Yeu in 2019 [4].
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden spend their summers on the island of Öland or at Solliden Palace. This tradition is a well-known fact, but the Swedish royal family's summer plans are not explicitly detailed in the search results [2].
King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway have a private summer residence called Mağerø on the peninsula of the same name. The Norwegian royal family's Mağerø residence offers seclusion and natural surroundings [1].
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have Schloss Gravenstein as their summer residence in Gråsten. King Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe, and his aunt, Princess Benedikte, could join King Frederik and Queen Mary at Schloss Gravenstein for some weeks [2].
The Swedish royal family owns the summer residence of Solliden Palace on the island of Öland. King Charles and Queen Camilla have also been drawn to the Greek islands, having spent part of their honeymoon there in 2005 [2].
In summary, the most confirmed summer holiday locations from the search results are:
| Monarch | Known 2025/Recent Summer Holiday Location | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | King Charles | Balmoral Castle, Scotland | | Prince William & Kate| Norfolk family home; Isles of Scilly or Caribbean possible; Balmoral with King Charles | | King Felipe | Not specified in results (traditionally northern Spain) | | King Willem-Alexander| Not specified in results (generally Netherlands or holiday homes) | | King Philippe | Not specified in results | | King Carl XVI Gustaf | Traditionally Öland (not in current search results) | | King Harald V | Traditionally Royal residences in Norway (not in current search results) |
The British royals’ Balmoral Castle is the only summer residence explicitly confirmed and detailed for the 2025 season in the provided content, including family events and activities [3]. Prince William’s family enjoys a quieter, more private summer in Norfolk or traveling to the Isles of Scilly or the Caribbean, echoing past holidays [1][5]. Other monarchs’ summer spots are based on tradition but lack specific current confirmation in the search results.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, following the tradition of the British monarchy, will spend their summer at Balmoral Castle, their rural lifestyle summer residence in Scotland, known for its tranquil surroundings and annual Family Day event. On the other hand, Prince William and Duchess Kate, along with their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, are expected to travel during the summer, potentially visiting Norfolk, the Caribbean, or the Isles of Scilly, while also joining King Charles and Queen Camilla for part of their vacation at Balmoral Castle.
