King Charles Celebrates Burns Night in Kilt Portrait

To celebrate Burns Night, Buckingham Palace released a new portrait of King Charles dressed in a kilt made from the recently designed King Charles III tartan. The photograph, taken by Millie Pilkington in the library of Balmoral Castle, showcases the monarch in a beige waistcoat and a matching suit, with a colorful tie that complements the tartan kilt. The Royal Family extended warm wishes for the occasion, noting the significance of honoring Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. This release precedes King Charles's upcoming trip to Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The King has a longstanding connection to Scotland, often wearing kilts during public engagements in the region. The new tartan design recognizes King Charles's commitment to preserving Scottish culture and traditions.