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King Charlesis embracing Scottish traditions.
King Charles, who is the chieftain of the games, dressed traditionally in a tartan kilt, as he often does in Scotland. He completed his ensemble with a green tweed jacket, matching waistcoat, red woolen socks and a sporran (a pouch that is part of traditional Scottish dress — after all, kilts typically don’t have pockets!).
The King appeared to be enjoying his tipple, photographed sniffing his whisky glass before emptying its contents as he sat under a tent at the event.
It was King Charles’ first attendance at the games since he became monarch following thedeathof his motherQueen ElizabethII in September 2022.
The annual games feature events including running, tug of war, heavyweights, highland dancing and bagpiping.
In apostshared to the royal family’s official Instagram account, King Charles could be seen meeting the gathered spectators and taking in the highland dancing.
The monarch also took in the highland dancing.Robert MacDonald/PA Images via Getty Images
King Charles became chieftain of the games in 2002, following in the footsteps of his late mother.
And King Charles was out again (in another kilt!) on Sunday for a service at Canisbay Church — the most northerly parish church in mainland Scotland — in Caithness. In addition to mingling with churchgoers, he also spoke with Rev. Janet Easton from the church.
Charles also attended a church service in Caithness, Scotland.Robert MacDonald/PA Images via Getty Images
The royal has been spending time at the Castle of Mey in Caithness, the former home of his grandmother, theQueen Mother.
King Charles’ outing comes a month after he marked his coronation ceremony with a second celebration in Scotland.
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Queen Elizabeth with her family at Balmoral Castle.Bettmann Archive/Getty
It’s likely that King Charles and Queen Camilla will spend much of August in Scotland at Balmoral Castle or theirBirkhall Estate.
Queen Elizabeth traditionally traveled to the private 50,000-acre estate in late July and ensconced there until October. There, she balanced work and play – reading diplomatic papers from the famous “red boxes,” delivered daily – with quality time with loved ones.
“It’s wherePrince Philipproposed and where she had her honeymoon. It’s a place bursting with memories,” the author ofElizabeth: The Queensaid. “In some ways it must have made her sad, but in many ways a great comfort.”
Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral on Sept. 8. King Charles is expected to spend the approachingfirst anniversaryquietly and privately, just as Queen Elizabeth used to do on herAccession Day. PEOPLE understands that there are no plans for a public event.
source: people.com
