Elizabeth IIalways accompanied by her husband Filippo, never missed the Highland Games which are held every year in September a short distance from Balmoral Castle. King Charles III and his wife Camilla they did not interrupt the tradition. Wearing the traditional kilt, the sovereign attended the event with his wife and sister Anna.
The photos show him smiling and amused in what is one of the classic appointments of the royal family’s Scottish stay during the summer.
The Braemar Gathering is one of the most important Highland games and was a favorite of the Queen who died nearly a year ago. Carlo often accompanied his mother to these games which have existed for 900 years and for 200 in the form we still see today. Since the mid-1800s, British sovereigns have participated and King Charles III is particularly committed to preserving this Scottish tradition. The then Prince of Wales also attended the event last year when the health of the Queen, who was at Balmoral Castle, was deteriorating.
What is it about? Traditional games such as tug of war in which competitors from Scotland, England, Australia and America participate. Every year, thousands of visitors flock to this small Scottish village on the first Saturday in September to watch the games.
King Charles III wore a kilt made from the newly created King Charles III tartan. «The green, blue and red tartan was designed by the Scottish Tartans Authority earlier this year to mark the occasion of the coronation and in recognition of Her Majesty’s strong support in preserving the culture and traditions of Highland dress and Scottish tartans» explains the account of the royal family, quoting the Scottish Tartans, an authority in the sector. “The unique design presented to Her Majesty is based on the Balmoral tartan set which dates from around 1850 and continues to be worn by the King and members of the Royal Family today…The fabric, 100% tartan wool from Lochcarron of Scotland in Selkirk, includes a central triple stripe motif (one wide and two narrow) which is a feature of royal tartans previously worn by HM including the Duke of Rothesay, Duke of Rothesay Hunting and Lord of the Isles Hunting tartan. The colors have been matched to the natural dyes of 18th century tartan specimens in the collection of the Scottish Tartans Authority».
Tradition and fun for King Charles who he laughed and applauded along with his wife and sister on his Scottish day out.
Source: Vanity Fair
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