Royal Family At Balmoral -- Princess Anne 1955 "Helps" her mother, Queen Elizabeth, to adjust the Bridle of the pony "Greensleeves," in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, during the Royal Family's summer holiday, August 1955.Balmoral Castle, the private property of the Sovereign, on deeside, West Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was Queen Victoria's favourite residence. Prince Albert bought the 11,000-Acre Estate in 1852 for £31,500 and the Castle was rebuilt three years later. Queen Victoria often held court there and since then The Royal Family kept up the annual custom of staying at Balmoral in the shooting season. The sporting estate abounds with grouse and red deer. September 26, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).