Overview
- Sperling, 45, is visiting Balmoral for the first time and is undergoing the so‑called Balmoral Test, according to multiple reports.
- She has reportedly bonded with Zara Tindall and her children on electric mountain bike rides and joined horse riding on the estate.
- The couple confirmed their engagement on Aug. 1, with both families and senior royals informed, and no wedding date announced.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla are in residence; the King received his formal welcome, inspected Balaklava Company and greeted mascot Cpl Cruachan IV.
- Prince Harry is not expected to travel to Balmoral this summer, and Prince Andrew is staying separately at Craigowan Lodge nearby, according to the reports.