The King and Queen Consort smiled at well-wishers who lined their way to Crathie Church in Balmoral this morning as the couple attended Sunday service.
Traveling in his Rolls Royce, King Charles, 73, smiled and waved to those gathered as he walked the streets near the Balmoral estate.
It is the first time the King and Queen consort has attended the church since the Queen’s seven-day private mourning period ended on September 26.
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The 73-year-old royal waved to those who had gathered near Crathie Church in Balmoral on Sunday morning while Camilla, Queen Consort, looked on
Sunshine: Charles attended the service alongside Camilla, Queen Consort, 75, as the couple spent time north of the border following the end of the private period of mourning for the Queen
Wearing a tweed jacket with a green and red tie, the king looked relaxed as he was wheeled through the Scottish streets on a bright autumn day
Charles does not currently use Balmoral as his primary Scottish residence, preferring neighboring Birkhall on the estate
Later, returning from the service, Camilla smiled and waved to onlookers – wearing a striking red beret with feather trimmings
The Queen Consort wore a navy blue coat with a tartan collar, pearl earrings and a matching necklace
Wearing a tweed jacket with a green and red tie, the king looked relaxed as he was wheeled through the Scottish streets on a bright autumn day.
At his side, the Queen Consort wore a navy blue coat with a tartan collar and a feathered red beret, with pearl earrings and a matching necklace.
Charles does not currently use Balmoral as his primary Scottish residence, preferring neighboring Birkhall on the estate he inherited after the death of his grandmother the Queen Mother.
It was revealed yesterday that the King hopes to turn Balmoral into a public memorial to the Queen by opening it to visitors for more than a year.
The Scottish home, where the Queen spent her final days before her death on September 8, will host exhibitions with a permanent room to honor the late monarch’s legacy.
In fact, under the new plans, King Charles would even allow the public to visit while he is there, reports the Telegraph.
The King and Queen, who ended their private mourning for the late Queen on September 26, appeared relaxed as they left the traditional service
Charles wore an autumnal spring with pretty white flowers on the lapels of his tweed jacket and matching waistcoat for the outing
The royals are expected to continue this tradition of venturing onto the Aberdeenshire estate in the summer, at which time Balmoral will be temporarily closed to the public
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It was revealed yesterday that King Charles hopes to turn Balmoral into a public memorial to the Queen by opening it to visitors for more than a year
Well-wishers gather near Balmoral for a glimpse of the King and Queen Consort as they are driven to Crathie Church
A motorcade of three cars escorted the King and Queen from their residence in Birkhall to the church on Sunday morning
The royals are expected to continue this tradition of venturing onto the Aberdeenshire estate in the summer, at which time Balmoral will be temporarily closed to the public.
In recent years, the beautiful property, which is considered the Queen’s favorite residence, has only been open from April to July.
But it will be open to the public from October to December with no fees and no guided tours of the castle itself “as a mark of respect” to Her Majesty.
A spokesman said: “Visitors can tour the grounds and gardens where they can enjoy the peace and tranquility of this special place and pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.”
The King used to enjoy welcoming visitors to private homes and is hoping to emulate the success of Dumfries House in Scotland, where he often works over the front door while tourists explore the area.
King Charles hopes to turn Balmoral into a public memorial to the Queen by opening it to more visitors each year. Her Majesty spent her last summer at the Scottish residence, where her last official photograph was taken before meeting new Prime Minister Liz Truss
The King prefers neighboring Birkhall to Balmoral, which he inherited after the death of his grandmother the Queen Mother. He and Queen Consort Camilla also spent their honeymoon here. Pictured: The King and Queen Consort pictured in Birkhall Gardens last year
Dumfries – a stunning 18th-century house set in over 800 acres – has been owned by the Prince’s Foundation since 2007.
The King has also been known to spend much of his time in Highgrove, Gloucestershire, where the public can once again browse the gardens while he is there.
However, Camilla is said to be less attached to the Gloucestershire home. According to her biographer, Penny Junor, she “wouldn’t be sad if Highgrove left. . . It’s Diana’s house. It’s not hers.’
Sources have said that “Queen’s legacy and celebrations” will be one of the King’s key principles as he searches for the best way to utilize his private homes and royal residences, which he already owned and inherited after his mother’s death .