Queen Elizabeth II, England's longest-reigning monarch, died in Scotland's Balmoral castle, her beloved childhood retreat. It is where her husband Prince Philip spent some of his final months.

King Charles shares details on his mother, Queen Elizabeth, and what it was that made Scotland such a magical place for her.

Charles spoke candidly about his late mother's love for Scotland in a speech to the Scottish Parliament on Sunday, Sept. 29

King Charles opened up about his family's connection to Scotland and why Queen Elizabeth chose to spend her last days at Balmoral during today's opening of the Scottish Parliament. Read more, here.

King Charles III has reflected on his mother's final days in Scotland, saying it is a "uniquely special place" for the royal family. The late Queen’s love for Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside, was well known, and where she spent many summers - as a small child and in later life with Prince Philip.

King Charles III remembered his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while discussing one of her favorite places in a recent speech. "My late mother especially treasured the time spent at Balmoral, and it was there,