Dozens of individuals waited to attempt to communicate to Charles on the gates to the Aberdeenshire property, together with holidaymakers from France, the Netherlands and Germany

King Charles has kicked off the official begin of his summer season residency in Scotland. The monarch greeted vacationers who had been ready on the gates of Balmoral right this moment (August 18) as a navy ceremony involving a Shetland pony marked his arrival.

Charles arrived on the Aberdeenshire property in his state Bentley on Monday morning to examine his Royal Guard, in addition to regimental mascot Corporal Cruachan IV, a Shetland pony, because it stood with handler Corporal Rory Stewart.

A Guard of Honour was held by Balaklava Firm, fifth Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) to formally welcome the King to Balmoral, although he was in attendance at a church service there on Sunday in a personal capability.

After the ceremony, there was a efficiency from the Pipes and Drums, fashioned by troopers from throughout the regiment, together with from the 2nd, third, and 4th Battalions, in a show of pageantry which was carefully linked to this yr’s Royal Edinburgh Army Tattoo.

Charles is the Colonel in Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and wore his comparatively new King Charles III tartan, which was designed on the date of his coronation, Could 6 2023, and is restricted for the unique use of the Royal Members of the family.

The King greeted vacationers and holidaymakers from France, the Netherlands and Germany in temperatures which reached 23C.

Cruachan IV, the mascot since 2012, was sporting a regimental horse rug in Authorities 1A tartan worn by the Royal Regiment of Scotland and embellished with medals.

The horse, which lives in Edinburgh, was on its finest behaviour throughout an inspection by the King.

A crowd of round 60 individuals waited to attempt to communicate to Charles on the citadel gates.

Officer Commanding Balaklava Firm, Main Tommy Blair, stated: “Balaklava Firm has the distinctive privilege of supporting His Majesty The King and The Royal Family throughout their Summer time Court docket in Scotland.

“It’s an enormous honour to command this parade right this moment marking His Majesty’s arrival at Balmoral, and we’re wanting ahead to spending the approaching months in Royal Deeside.”

Pipe Main Davies, from the two SCOTS pipe band, added: “It’s an honour to be collaborating on this yr’s arrival parade at Balmoral. For the primary time for the reason that regiment’s formation in 2006, members of two, 3 and 4 SCOTS pipe bands are on parade for this excessive profile ceremonial occasion.

“As we’re all collaborating within the Royal Edinburgh Army Tattoo, we thought it will be alternative to showcase the regiment’s robust piping and drumming traditions, performing a vibrant and musical spectacle for His Majesty and the general public.”

Charles has loved summers at Balmoral all through his total life and a go to to the Highland residence has grow to be a cherished a part of his yr. His mom, the late Queen Elizabeth, had an identical love for the Scottish property, and it is stated that it’s right here that felt closest to nature and loved a privateness she could not get elsewhere.

Queen Elizabeth handed away at her beloved Balmoral in September 2022.