Charles and Camilla brave soggy weather at Holyrood House garden party
Keep calm and carry on! King Charles and Queen Camilla brave soggy weather to celebrate garden party at Holyroodhouse
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It’s not rain, it’s next year’s whisky, was one attendee’s take on the downpours at the annual garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh today.
Heavy rain lashed down in the gardens as 6,000 guests gathered to meet the King and Queen as well as the Princess Royal.
Camilla, 75, looking typically smart in a chic white coat, told one attendee she was ‘remarkably dry’ as party-goers huddled under umbrellas to keep out of the rain.
Among those speaking to the King was Sandy McPherson, who attended with his wife Catherine and granddaughter Sarah.
Mrs McPherson said: ‘Well, it’s good for the ground.’
Heavy rain lashed down in the gardens on Tuesday as 6,000 guests gathered to meet the King and Queen as well as the Princess Royal
Camilla, 75, looking typically smart in a chic white coat, told one attendee she was ‘remarkably dry’ as party-goers huddled under umbrellas to keep out of the rain
Mr McPherson added: ‘It’s not rain, it’s next year’s whisky!’
He received an award from the Lord Provost of Edinburgh for good citizenship and told the PA news agency the King commented on his tartan, which was a hunting McPherson tartan.
He said: ‘It’s good for hunting or being hunted.’
Camilla opted for a white coat and gloves with a weather appropriate hat and clear plastic umbrella.
Meanwhile, the king, 74, wore a morning suit with grey waistcoat and top hat, letting the outfit pop with a purple pocket square.
Princess Anne appeared to match her sister-in-law in a white Chanel-style suit, while adding a chic-beret
Princess Anne appeared to match her sister-in-law in a white Chanel-style suit, while adding a chic-beret.
First Minister Humza Yousaf was also at the garden party, sporting a Palace of Holyroodhouse umbrella to fend off the rain.
Also in attendance were volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), who said they were used to the weather ‘365 days a year’.
Douglas Munro, a volunteer based at North Kessock in Inverness, said the King asked them about their ranks and was ‘very knowledgeable’ about their work.
Meanwhile, the king, 74, wore a morning suit with grey waistcoat and top hat, letting the outfit pop with a purple pocket square
The annual garden party was held as part of Royal Week in Scotland where the royal family hosts guests who have made a contribution to their communities.
He joked: ‘Unfortunately we didn’t bring our boat with us today, which would have been useful for a day like this.’
His colleague Douglas Grant said: ‘We’re used to this kind of weather, 365 days a year we are on service and we are used to this kind of weather.’
The annual garden party was held as part of Royal Week in Scotland where the royal family hosts guests who have made a contribution to their communities.
On Wednesday, the King will receive the Scottish crown jewels in a service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
On Wednesday, the King will receive the Scottish crown jewels in a service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh
Camilla opted for a white coat and gloves with a weather appropriate hat and clear plastic umbrella.
It’s been a busy day for the king appeared in great spirits this afternoon as they celebrated the 75 year anniversary of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh joining the NHS.
The newly-crowned couple are currently taking part in Holyrood Week celebrations ahead of Service of Thanksgiving tomorrow.
The couple will be presented with the oldest Crown Jewels in the UK – known as the Honours of Scotland – at a glorious ceremony on Wednesday to mark their Coronation.
After unveiling the new iron gates at the Palace of Holyroodhouse today, the royals made their way to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The couple were taken on a tour of the teaching hospital to mark 75 years since it joined NHS Lothian.
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