King and Queen join Highland games fans at Braemar Gathering
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- King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined cheering crowds watching Highland games events at the annual Braemar Gathering in Royal Deeside.
Background:
The event, which draws spectators from around the world, is held on the first Saturday of September every year and coincides with the monarch's annual summer holiday at nearby Balmoral.
Events watched:
- Tug-of-war
- Caber tossing
- Hammer throwing
- Highland dancing
- Parade of pipe bands
This is the third Games that the King has attended since his coronation.
Dress and Tradition:
As he always does when staying in Scotland, the King wore a kilt - first unveiled on Burns Night last year. It is made from the King Charles III tartan, based on the Balmoral tartan sett dating back to about 1850.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla also dressed in tartan, paired with an emerald green jacket and feathered hat she wore to a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk last year.
History of Braemar Gathering:
Braemar has hosted the Games in its current form for nearly 200 years. Queen Victoria attended in 1848, and since then it has been attended regularly by the reigning monarch.