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Charles and Camilla Attend Braemar, Present Trophies and Prizes

9/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Braemar Highland Gathering in Scotland on September 5, 2026.
Both wore tartan outfits: the King in a Balmoral-pattern kilt, the Queen in a green jacket, hat and red skirt.
Charles presented trophies, awarding athletes thousands of pounds in prize money.
After the games they met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Balmoral, marking Charles’s fourth Braemar visit since his coronation.

History

Historical Context

The Braemar Gathering traces its roots to the Braemar Highland Society founded in 1815, with the first modern games held in 1832 and royal patronage beginning when Queen Victoria attended on 14 September 1848. Since then each reigning monarch serves as Chieftain, a role now held by King Charles III, preserving the event’s national profile and tourism impact.

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Story summary

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Braemar Highland Gathering in Scotland on September 5, 2026.
Both wore tartan outfits: the King in a Balmoral-pattern kilt, the Queen in a green jacket, hat and red skirt.
Charles presented trophies, awarding athletes thousands of pounds in prize money.
After the games they met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Balmoral, marking Charles’s fourth Braemar visit since his coronation.

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