BALLATER, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 7:  The Royal Standard flys from the turrets of Balmoral Castle on September 7, 2008 in Ballater, Scotland. The flag only flys when the Queen is in residence. Balmoral Castle on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and is the private residence of The Queen. Beloved by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Balmoral Castle has remained a favourite residence for The Queen and her family during the summer holiday period in August and September. The Castle is located on the large Balmoral Estate, a working estate which aims to protect the environment while contributing to the local economy. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)