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For William, the lodge is steeped in memory. It is where he spent countless hours with his grandfather, , often engaging in the traditional sport of deer-stalking—a pastime both he and Prince Harry were introduced to by their father, King Charles III . Reflection in the Highlands

While the main castle remains the symbol of royal authority in the Highlands, Prince William reportedly spent time at , a seven-bedroom stone house located about a mile from the main residence. The lodge was famously known as the late Queen’s "bolthole"—a smaller, more informal retreat where she often stayed during the start of her summer breaks to find peace before the rest of the family arrived. For William, the lodge is steeped in memory

Royal watchers and magazines like Hello! noted that William’s return to the estate involved "deer-stalking," a vital part of the estate’s conservation efforts. For the Prince, who has long been a champion of environmental causes, engaging in the rhythms of the estate is a way to stay connected to the land and the traditions his grandmother cherished. The lodge was famously known as the late

This "secret" weekend trip was more than just a royal engagement; it was a deeply personal pilgrimage to the place where he said his final goodbyes. A Pilgrimage to Craigowan Lodge For the Prince, who has long been a