US EditionKing enjoys dram of whisky at Highland Games
CAITHNESS, SCOTLAND, AUG 2 – King Charles, guest of honour at the Mey Highland Games, supported the traditional Scottish event dating back to 1970 and met competitors while enjoying whisky, organisers said.
- On August 2, 2025, King Charles participated in the Mey Highland Games held in Caithness, Scotland, donning a traditional kilt, meeting with competitors, and enjoying a dram of whisky.
- The inaugural Mey Games took place in 1970 in honour of the Queen Mother's 70th birthday; she attended as guest of honour, praised the event, and encouraged it to become an annual tradition.
- The King arrived at the John O'Groats Showground with his cousin Lady Sarah Chatto and her family, greeted the public, and navigated uneven terrain using a walking stick.
- He was described smiling and laughing throughout the day while drinking several glasses of whisky and interacting warmly with local vendors and spectators.
- The King's presence continued his tradition of attending these games, highlighting community ties and royal engagement in Scottish cultural events.
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King Charles seen using walking stick as he kicks summer break off in style
King Charles is officially on his summer break and the monarch was seen with a walking stick and enjoying a glass of whisky as he headed to the annual Mey Highland Games – see the best photos here
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King enjoys dram of whisky at Highland Games
Charles wore a kilt as he attended the games in Caithness on Saturday.
King Charles has honoured this year's Mey Highland Games. The monarch appeared in the traditional kilt and showed himself approachable. King Charles, 76, visited the Mey Highland Games in Caithness during his summer break on Saturday. He appeared unaccompanied by Queen Camilla's wife, 78, to the colorful celebrations that take place annually. The monarch presented himself elegantly in a red-blue-green checkered kilt, which he combined with a bei…
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