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King Charles in tears in first post-summer outing a day before late Queen's anniversary - all the photos

The late Queen Elizabeth II regularly attended the Braemar Gathering


King Charles in tears in first post-summer outing a day before late Queen's anniversary - all the photos© Max Mumby
Millie Jackson
Content Managing Editor
September 7, 2024
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have been enjoying a weekend of sports as they attended the Braemar Gathering in the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on Saturday 7 September to watch the Highland Games

The Braemar Gathering is one of the most prominent and well-attended of all the Highland Games, traditionally held on the first Saturday of September. While the Gatherings have been held for over 900 years, the current version of the event has taken place every year since 1832, with Queen Victoria attending in 1848. 

King Charles is set to travel to Australia and Samoa© Mark Cuthbert

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. 

Queen Camilla and King Charles III attend The Braemar Gathering 2024© Getty

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. 

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The Queen was presented with a small bouquet of white heather, symbolising protection and good luck. 

A joyful day© Getty

A joyful day

The royal couple shared a smile as they settled in to watch the Games.

Sporting prowess© Getty

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© Getty

Military fanfare

The King stands as a military procession passes by.

Royal duties© Getty

Royal duties

The King presents a victorious athlete with a cup.

Read on for the best moments from royal attendance at Braemar over the years...

Princess Anne is set to represent King Charles abroad later this month© Getty

Sibling smiles

Princess Anne shares a joke with her brother last year, wearing a vibrant red outfit.

Grandmother-grandson bonding© Getty

Grandmother-grandson bonding

A young Prince William watches the Games with his late grandmother in 2005.

The late Queen loved spending her summer at Balmoral© Getty

Tug o' war

The late Queen and Prince Philip, then-Prince Charles and Camilla look on with laughter as their Balmoral team competes in the tug o' war.

We are amused© Getty

We are amused

The late Queen and then-Prince Charles were brought to tears when watching the children's sack race at the 2012 Braemar Gathering.

Jo was Princess Diana's facialist at one point© Getty

A regal princess

The late Princess Diana also attended the Highland Games at Braemar in 1981, choosing to wear a tartan dress in honour of the day. 

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