King Charles arrives at Balmoral Castle for summer stay

Crowds gathered to watch His Majesty inspect his Guard of Honour.

Gráinne Ní Ghréacháin

The King has officially arrived at Balmoral Castle with the traditional inspection of the Guard of Honour.

It marks the Monarch’s summer stay on Royal Deeside which includes attending the nearby Braemar Gathering.

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