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King Charles marks milestone anniversary during special Scotland visit with Queen Camilla

King Charles wowed crowds in a tartan kilt as he officially opened the Royal Horticultural Society Aberdeen's Summer Flower Show to mark its special 200th anniversary

King Charles was in Aberdeen today as he officially opened the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) annual Summer Flower Show at Duthie Park, marking his Majesty’s first since becoming the RHSA patron. The monarch, 75, wowed crowds in a tartan kilt and sporran for his milestone appearance (Image: PA) For the past 200 years it has remained a voluntary organisation aiming to "advance knowledge and encourage the practice of horticulture in the community". His time spent at Balmoral included attending the Mey Highlands Games and a visit to a giant peat bog in Caithness that has recently been given UNESCO World Heritage site status.

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