PRINCE Charles beamed today as he stood in for the Queen at the Highland Games.
The Prince of Wales, 73, was joined by the Duchess of Cornwall for the action-packed competition as Her Majesty, 96, stayed at home.
Prince Charles and Camilla beamed today as they enjoyed the Highland Games in Braemar, Scotland
Charles and Camilla were given a warm welcome as they arrived for the Games this afternoon
Charles, who is known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland cuts a ‘heather rope’ to officially open The Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Archway
It was initially hoped the monarch would be there for today’s gathering in Braemar, Scotland, as it is usually a highlight in her royal calendar.
But sources yesterday confirmed both comfort and travel would prove difficult for Her Maj, who has been suffering with mobility issues for the last year.
Charles, who is known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland, donned a kilt and knee-high socks while Camilla sat alongside him in an elegant green coat.
Members of the Royal Family attend the sporting spectacle, which is rooted in Scottish tradition, every year.
The event is held at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar on the first Saturday in September – and tests competitors’ strength, dexterity and stamina.
Events include tossing the caber, hammer throwing and tug of war – with pipe bands and Highland dancers also performing.
The Games, however, are classed as a ‘private’ event in the Queen’s calendar and are not considered a public engagement.
Until now, Her Majesty has never missed the competition during her 70-year reign.
This year’s event is the first to be held since the start of the pandemic.
It comes just days after it was confirmed the next PM – either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak – will make the 1,000-mile round trip to Balmoral to be appointed by the Queen on September 6.
They will be joined by Boris Johnson, who will also visit Her Majesty to save her the long trip back to London.
The Highland Games are organised by the Braemar Royal Highland Society and have been running since 1832.
Queen Victoria was the first royal to attend in 1848 and since then the reigning monarch and other members of the Royal Family have regularly visited it.
The future King donned a kilt and knee-high socks, while Camilla looked elegant in green
A participant competes in the shot put during the Braemar Highland Gathering at the Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Highland dancing is among events taking place during the action-packed weekend
Drum Major Roland Stuart of the Police Pipe Band leads the procession
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