
King Charles III
Millie Pilkington / Buckingham PalaceKing Charles III His Scottish roots were celebrated in a new photo released by Buckingham Palace on Saturday, January 24.
The Monarch, 76, can be seen wearing a kilt made from the King Charles III Tartan in the photo, which was taken at the library of Balmoral Castlethe family holiday in Scotland.
It was seized in the fall of last year, according to a news release issued by the palace US WEEK. The image was later shared on the Palace’s Instagram account.
“Wishing those celebrating a very happy #burnsight tonight,” the kadtomas can be read.
The photo, which was taken Millie Pilkington, Released on Burns Night, an annual celebration in honor of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. (Burns is known for the song “Aald Lang Syne,” which is often performed on New Year’s Eve around the world.)
This isn’t the first time Charles has rocked a kilt. He has worn traditional Scottish clothing to many Scottish kings over the years.
The royal family has strong connections to Scotland. Every summer, senior Royals travel to Edinburgh, the nation’s capital, for royal week, also known as Holyrood Week. While there, they usually stay at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the family’s official residence in Edinburgh.
The late Queen Elizabeth II spent her last days at Balmoral Castle, where she Died at age 96 On September 8, 2022. His coffin was later taken to the palace of Holyroodhouse and placed on the throne of the solution before being taken to London for September 19.
The king cited the burning when speaking about his mother’s death in the Scottish Parliament in September 2022.
“My mother felt, as I did, the greatest admiration for the Scottish people, for their wonderful achievements and their indomitable spirit,” said Charles.
“And it will be the greatest comfort for him to know, in turn, the true love in which he is held. The knowledge of that deep and abiding bond should be a comfort as we mourn the end of life that unparalleled service,” he added.
The king continued: The Friend of Time, and Guide of Youth: Few hearts like him, with virtue warm, few heads with knowledge informed. ‘”