King Charles III visits Scotland
UK King Charles III visited Scotland on Monday for his first engagement since the end of the royal mourning period of Queen Elizabeth II, Fox News reported.
King Charles was joined by Queen Consort Camilla for the visit. The couple arrived in Dunfermline to formally give status to the city. The city won status amid Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
"There could be no more fitting way to mark my beloved mother’s extraordinary life of service than by granting this honor to a place made famous by its own long and distinguished history, and by the indispensable role it has played in the life of our country," Charles said in a speech.
"We gather to celebrate this great occasion but also to commemorate the life of Her late Majesty, whose deep love for Scotland was one of the foundations of her life," he added.
Hundreds turned out on the streets of Dunfermline in Fife, north of Edinburgh, hoping to get a glimpse of the new monarch. Charles, who wore a kilt for the visit, spent time shaking hands with well-wishers after greeting Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other leaders.
King Charles III has also canceled a trip to Egypt next month. His Royal Highness was set to attend an international climate change summit.