King Charles and Queen Camilla spent a sporty weekend attending the Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on Saturday, 7 September, where they watched the Highland Games.
The Braemar Gathering is one of the most prestigious and popular Highland Games, traditionally held on the first Saturday of September.
While its origins date back over 900 years, the modern version has been held annually since 1832, with Queen Victoria first attending in 1848.
A Traditional Outfit
The King cut a distinguished figure in a traditional kilt, and a bespoke silver sporran, which functions as a pocket for the kilt.
Scottish Style
Queen Camilla wore a feather-patterned crepe silk shirt from Cordings, and complemented her outfit with a hat with two pheasant feathers on it, perhaps a nod to the hunting and shooting activities often carried out by the royal family in Scotland.
A Joyful Day
The royal couple shared a smile as they settled in to watch the Games.
Sporting Prowess
Events include the caber toss, a feat of strength where larch trees, sometimes over 20 feet long, are thrown end over end, tug o’ war, throwing of hammers, pipe bands and highland dancing.
Military Fanfare
The King stands as a military procession passes by.
