- The games were a favourite of the late Queen, who rarely missed the spectacle.
The King today cried tears of joy at the annual Braemar Highland Games, one of his late mother’s favourite events, a day before the anniversary of her death and his accession to the throne.
A cheerful Charles, wearing a plaid jacket and a navy, red and green kilt, was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, who wore a navy dress with a feather print and a hat with two feathers.
The couple were seen smiling as they chatted at the event held in the Cairngorms National Park, just a short drive from their summer residence in Balmoral in Aberdeenshire.
Before their arrival, competitors took part in traditional Highland games, including tug-of-war, and enjoyed music played by pipers and drummers.
The Braemar Gathering, the most famous of the Highland Games, was a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth, who rarely missed the spectacle that took place each September near Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.
King Charles III laughs out loud as he enjoys the Highland Games alongside Queen Camilla
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend The Braemar Gathering 2024 at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on September 7, 2024 in Braemar, Scotland.
The world-renowned Braemar Gathering is the most famous of the Highland Games.
Shortly before her death, the late Queen was forced to miss the event, prompting initial concerns about her health.
The Royal Family will mark the second anniversary of his death on Sunday.
Prince Charles used to accompany the monarch to the gathering, which has existed in some form for 900 years (and its more modern form dates back almost 200 years).
Then Prince Charles of Wales attended the event last year despite officials saying at the time that a decision had been made that the late Queen would not be there “for her comfort”.
The festival is known to attract visitors from all over the world and frequently features competitors from Scotland, England, Australia and the United States.
The king wore a Scottish jacket and a navy blue, red and green kilt.
Queen Camilla attends The Braemar Gathering 2024 at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on September 7, 2024 in Braemar, Scotland.
The couple was seen smiling as they chatted at the event.
Competitors take part in tug-of-war during the Braemar Gathering Highland Games
A piper from one of the Massed Pipe Bands performs in the arena during The Braemar Gathering 2024 at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on September 7, 2024 in Braemar, Scotland.
A competitor throws a 28-pound weight during the Braemar Gathering Highland Games
The dancer competes in the Highland Dance competition.
With a history spanning almost two centuries in its modern form, the Gathering stands as one of Scotland’s most celebrated events.
Various events throughout the day include traditional Scottish games such as log toss and tug-of-war, and take place at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar.
The Braemar Gathering is the most famous of the Highland Games and is known throughout the world.
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to this small Scottish town on the first Saturday in September to witness one of the most colourful Scottish traditions.
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