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King Charles' Scottish summer retreat

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In early August 2026, King Charles III began his annual summer retreat in Scotland, starting at the Castle of Mey. During this period, the King planted the ‘King’s Rose’ in the Diamond Jubilee Rose Garden to benefit the King’s Foundation. By mid-August, the Royal Family transitioned to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire. On 23 August, the Royal Family, including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and the Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children, attended a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk. This appearance followed reports of Prince William’s concerns regarding the upcoming return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the United Kingdom, where their children were expected to begin the school year in September. While Buckingham Palace denied that the summer stay at Balmoral was an ‘emergency summit’ to discuss the matter, reports suggested Prince William and Kate Middleton remained concerned about the implications of the couple’s relocation. On 26 August, it was confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had returned to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Following the Sussexes' arrival via private jet, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, departed Balmoral via commercial flight to return south. The relocation of the Sussex family may facilitate a first personal meeting between Catherine and her niece, Princess Lilibet, as the Princess of Wales has previously expressed anticipation to meet the child. On 4 5 September, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the annual Braemar Gathering ~~in the Scottish Highlands. Held~~ at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial ~~Park in the Cairngorms National Park, the event~~ Park. The event, which attracts approximately 16,000 spectators, featured traditional Highland ~~Games~~ games such as caber tossing, tug of war, ~~cross country racing,~~ and Highland ~~dancing.~~ dancing, alongside piping competitions.

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