Sir Keir Starmer has marked another first during his tenure as Prime Minister as he visited King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral for the first time as Prime Minister.
Beginning in August each year, the Royal Family begin a stay at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire. Different people will come and visit for a few days, including the Prime Minister and their partner.
Sir Keir and his wife, Lady Starmer, arrived at Balmoral as August came to an end for their first visit since Labour took power after a landslide general election win at the start of July.
They were seen attending the Sunday service at Crathie Kirk with King Charles, Queen Camilla, The Princess Royal and Sir Timothy Lawrence.
The Prime Minister traditionally spends a few days at Balmoral in August. They will often be invited to join the Royal Family for picnics, shooting, and other traditional past-times.
The Balmoral Estate was originally purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the mid-nineteenth century. Both were very fond of Scotland and enjoyed their time spent on the Estate.
The Royal Family has continued to spend their late summer and early autumn at Balmoral, with different family members visiting throughout.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022.
