King Charles has appeared at a community centre in Scotland for his public appearance since the publication of Prince Harry’s controversial memoir.
The monarch is visiting Aboyne and Mid-Deeside Community Shed for a tour of its new facilities and to meet local hardship support groups.
Appearing in good spirits, he arrived in a tweed jacket and a kilt to the sound of bagpipes playing Scotland the Brave, before smiling and laughing with people at the site.
It is the King’s first public appearance since the release of his son Harry’s memoir, Spare.
The book, which has sparked worldwide media attention, contains a number of revelations about his own life, as well as his relationship with his father, his brother and other senior members of the Royal Family.
The Duke of Sussex has also recently conducted a round of interviews, including with ITV and a number of US networks, to promote the book, which was released on Tuesday.
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King Charles’ last public appearance before the book’s publication was meeting well-wishers ahead of a morning church service at Castle Rising Church in Norfolk on Sunday.
His last official visit to Scotland was back in October to mark Dunfermline being granted city status.
The visit, with Queen Consort Camilla, then travelled to Edinburgh to take part in a reception to celebrate British South Asian communities at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Alongside the King’s visit to Scotland on Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales made a visit to Merseyside in what is their first official engagement since Spare’s release.
William and Kate met with health workers and thanked them for their efforts during the winter months, which are routinely a challenging period for the NHS.
They also meet individuals working in mental health support services in the county.