King Charles enjoyed the local specialty while relaxing with a whisky at the Mey Highland Games in Scotland. Sporting his traditional kilt, the Monarch engaged with the crowd and athletes at the annual Caithness event. Holding the title of Chieftain since 2002, he observed various traditional sports, including the tug o’ war and caber tossing. The event also featured Highland dancers, pipe bands, and the Wounded Highlanders, a team of injured military veterans. Originating in 1970 to celebrate the late Queen Mother’s 70th birthday, the Mey Highland Games have grown significantly, drawing around 2,000 attendees annually.
Meanwhile, King Charles’ son, William, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with his family. Last year, the King introduced a high-priced whisky to commemorate his 75th birthday, which features a unique presentation in collaboration with Buckingham Palace. The whisky, sourced from cask number 1838 and limited to 253 bottles, is encased in handcrafted wood from the Balmoral Estate and adorned with the Balmoral crest. Furthermore, the packaging includes innovative zero-waste seaweed paper endorsed by Prince William, The Duke of Rothesay.