Photo of King in new tartan released to mark Burns Night
25 January 2025, 16:34 | Updated: 25 January 2025, 17:22
The King's new tartan was showcased in a photo released by the Palace to mark Burns Night.
His green, red and blue kilt was made from King Charles III tartan, a new variety of the cloth designed by the Scottish Tartans Authority in 2023.
It was created in recognition of the King's passion for preserving the culture and traditions of Highland dress and Scottish tartans and marked his coronation.
"Wishing those celebrating a very happy #BurnsNight tonight," said a message from the Royal Family's social media accounts alongside the picture.
The photo, released on Saturday, was taken last autumn in the library of Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.
He is wearing a traditional brown sporran, beige jacket and waistcoat with his kilt.
Burns Night celebrates the life of poet Robert Burns, widely seen as the national poet of Scotland, and is held on the anniversary of his birth in 1759.
The celebrations involve traditional Scottish food, including haggis, and recitals of Burns' famous work.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a video on social media showcasing Scotland's incredible scenery and the work of its most famous poet.
"Celebrating the beauty of Scotland, the power of nature, and the poetry of Robert Burns. Happy Burns Night," said a message posted with the video.
The Prime Minister also posted about the poet after hosting a Burns Night event at Downing Street earlier this week.
"Wishing Scots in the UK and around the world a very Happy Burns Night," he said.
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