The balmoral is a type of laced shoe in which the vamp has a slit that is closed by laces. It is named after the Scottish castle where this style was first introduced. In England, the balmoral is called the oxford. Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ...