King Charles has visited a community centre in Scotland – his first public appearance since the publication of Prince Harry’s controversial memoir.
The monarch travelled to Aberdeenshire was at 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 was the King’s first public engagement since the release of his son Harry’s memoir, Spare.
The book, which has sparked worldwide media attention, contains a number of revelations about Harry’s own life, as well as his relationship with his father, his brother William, 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 earlier this week.
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King Charles’ last public appearance before the book’s publication was meeting well-wishers ahead of a morning 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.
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.
