Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice in 2019; Queen Elizabeth in 2010.Photo:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty, John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Princess Eugenie of York (L) and HRH Princess Beatrice of York at the Animal Ball Art Show Private Viewing, presented by Elephant Family on May 22, 2019 in London, England.

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Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie’s summer stay atBalmoralsurely feels different withoutQueen Elizabeth.

“The King’s wider family gathering at Balmoral now he’s officially started his stay at the Castle. Princess Eugenie arrived with her children today. Princess Beatrice, her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and their family also seen today,” Ship said.

“Prince and Princess of Wales due this week,” he added, referencingPrince WilliamandKate Middleton.

The stay at Balmoral Castle will mark the first summer getaway in Scotland for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie since their beloved grandmother’s death. Queen Elizabethdied “peacefully”at the royal residence on Sept. 8, 2022.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice view tributes to Queen Elizabeth on Sept. 10, 2023.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Princess Eugenie of York and Princess Beatrice of York hold hands as they look at floral tributes outside Crathie Kirk church on September 10, 2022 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded to the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

As they get settled at the castle (which sits on 7,000 acres in the Scottish Highlands), Beatrice, 35, and Eugenie, 33, will likely be busy chasing after their children — and marking a milestone!

The getaway is the first Balmoral break for Princess Eugenie’s 2-month-old sonErnest, who she shares with husbandJack Brooksbankalong with 2-year-old sonAugust. August and Ernest have an ideal playmate in his cousinSienna, Princess Beatrice’s 1 ½-year-old daughter who she shares with Edo (who is also dad to young sonChristopher Woolfwith ex-girlfriend Dara Huang).

August and Ernest Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie’s sons.Princess Eugenie/instagram

Princess Eugenie Welcomes Second Baby with Husband Jack Brooksbank

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Princess Eugenie previously spoke about how much Balmoral meant to her grandmother, explaining in the 2016 documentaryOur Queen at Ninety, “I think Granny is the most happy there. I think she really, really loves the Highlands.”

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Balmoral in 1972.Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit a farm on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, during their Silver Wedding anniversary year, September 1972.

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On Monday, the 74-year-old monarch (who was recently announced as the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Regiment of Scotland) inspected a Guard of Honour of the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, outside Balmoral.

The Pipes and Drums of 4 SCOTS also performed at the ceremony, where the King met Corporal Cruachan IV, a Shetland pony who serves as the mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Charles chatted with the pony’s handler and even gave Cruachan a pet on the nose — but the mascot isn’t always on his best behavior around royalty!

King Charles meets the Royal Regiment of Scotland mascot Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV at the gates of Balmoral on Aug. 21.Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty

King Charles III meets the Royal Regiment of Scotland mascot Shetland pony, Corporal Cruachan IV

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Though she was a lifelong horse lover, Queen Elizabeth once quipped, “Here we are again,” upon seeing playful Cruachan.

Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle in August 2018.Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty

Queen Elizabeth II talks to Pony Major Mark Wilkinson with regimental mascot Cruachan IV alongside Officer Commanding Major Johnny Thompson as she inspects Balaclava Company, 5 Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland at the gates at Balmoral, as she takes up summer residence at the castle.

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In a few weeks, King Charles andQueen Camillawill likely be at Balmoral Castle for thefirst anniversaryof Queen Elizabeth’s death. The royal couple is expected to spend the day quietly and privately, as Queen Elizabeth used to do on her ownAccession Day.

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