King Charles spent Saturday afternoon at an engagement during his Balmoral holidays when he visited the Aberdeen Flower Show for a milestone event.
King Charles was at Duthie Park in Aberdeen to open the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual Aberdeen Flower Show. To officially open the show, The King got to ditch the usual scissors and happily cut the gold ribbon with a pair of gardening shears.
Embed from Getty ImagesHowever, the ribbon proved resistant to the shears, leaving King Charles with the giggles. He eventually succeeded and the show was open.
This is a particularly important flower show, as it marks the show’s 200th anniversary in Aberdeen. It is also His Majesty’s first Aberdeen Flower Show as Patron, a role he took on in May 2024.
Embed from Getty ImagesKing Charles wore a kilt and sporran to tour the show. He was able to meet with many different exhibitors and farmers and took in several different floral displays. An avid gardener, he enjoyed seeing the vegetables competing in the National Vegetable Society Scottish Group.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe King was also able to meet eight year old Oliver Keith whose cardboard crown won third-prize in his competition. He asked Keith how long it took to make the intricate crown and watched as he tried it on.
The King and Queen are currently at Balmoral Estate for their summer holidays and are being joined by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria, this weekend.
