King Charles Celebrates Burns Night in New Tartan Kilt Photo

To celebrate Burns Night, Buckingham Palace released a new photograph of King Charles wearing a kilt made from the King Charles III tartan, designed by the Scottish Tartans Authority in 2023. The image, taken last autumn in the library of Balmoral Castle, showcases the King in traditional attire, including a beige jacket and a brown sporran, as he reflects on Scotland's cultural heritage. The tartan features a mix of green, red, and blue stripes and was created to honor the King's commitment to preserving Highland dress traditions. Burns Night is an annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns, whose birthday is marked on January 25. The King has a deep connection to Scotland, often wearing kilts during visits and spending summers at Balmoral, a royal retreat. This year's celebrations are particularly poignant as they follow the King's recent health challenges, including a cancer diagnosis.