King Charles welcomed to Balmoral for summer break

The King has been officially welcomed to Balmoral by a guard of honour featuring a Shetland pony for his summer break in Scotland.

Traditionally the monarch inspects troops when taking up residence at the castle.

A small ceremony was held outside the gates of Balmoral Castle on Monday, with a guard of honour formed of the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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A small ceremony was held outside the gates of Balmoral Castle on Monday, with a guard of honour formed of the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV, mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland – who was announced as Colonel-in-Chief, succeeding his mother in the role last year – was also present. The Pipes and Drums of 4 SCOTS performed at the ceremony. Crowds gathered outside the gates to watch the pageantry. #news #king #royalfamily #kingcharles
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Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV, mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland – who was announced as Colonel-in-Chief, succeeding his mother in the role last year – was also present.

The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Pipes and Drums of The Royal Corps of Signals performed at the ceremony.

Crowds gathered outside the gates to watch the pageantry.