NHe still started his holidays in Scotland, but King Carlo III is already in Birkhall, his residence near Balmoral Castle. A last work commitment before the summer break saw him arrive yesterday in the village of Thurso – located near Mey Castle, once belonged to his grandmother, the mother queen – for a visit to a nuclear center. And as usual, the sovereign has worn The only chief suitable for the occasion: a traditional kilt.
King Carlo sports a new kilt Scottish
The King’s Scottish wardrobe includes an unknown number of traditional tartan skirts of different colors, chosen based on the areas visited and occasions. The one worn for yesterday’s visit distinguished himself, however, for the Bull and elegant red shadewith green, yellow and white stripes. An unusual color combination for the sovereign, which usually opts for blue or brown tones.
In order not to make mistakes, King Carlo asks experts for help
The very English Carlo is keen to show himself respectful towards the scottish customs and traditions, so he does not want to risk making mistakes and, therefore, of offending the natives. The choice of kilt is aimed in the months preceding the visitand it is his local assistants who advise him not only the type to wear but also how to complete the look.
King Carlo Arrival in Thurso, in the north of Scotland, 28 July 2025 (Getty Images)
Carthusian cure in detail
THE kilt of Carlo are always equipped according to historical traditions of clan and important local families. Yesterday the sovereign opted for knee -made socks, always red, white shirt, vest and dark gray jacket, a red and green stripes tie, pocket handkerchief, and the inevitable Sportranthe typical leather bag worn on the front and that once the Scottish men used to transport money.
An exclusive tartan for King Charles III
Carlo’s passion for everything concerning Scottish traditions is such as to have recently guaranteed him A tartan conceived precisely for the king. Two years ago, the Scottish Tartans Authority In fact, he presented the sovereign a design created in recognition of his support for the conservation of Scottish traditions.
Charles III is explained by the various tartan processing phases in a Selkirk laboratory, near Edinburgh, July 2023 (Getty Images)
A tartan that nobody can ever copy
Carlo’s tartan is inspired by that typical of Balmoral, dating back to the 1850s, and was made with the prestigious wool fabrics of Lochcarronas well as colored with the natural shades used in antiquity. However, the last word was due to the monarch, which traditionally must approve every detail. With an extra satisfaction: nobody can ever copy his tartan. The design and materials are exclusive And use is reserved only for Royal Family members.
Camilla is also a fan of kilt (but his feathers)
Often too Queen Camilla, 78 years old, lets himself be overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the husband and, on occasions such as i Braemar Gatheringthe sports games of the Scottish Highlands, it was seen to show off a kilt decorated with feathers, in the same shades as that worn by Carlo. A passion that so far, however, Prince William does not seem to share.
Carlo and Camilla at the Braemar Games, with Kilt in Tartan Balmoral, September 2006 (Getty Images)
William doesn’t want to wear it
In Scotland they have now resigned themselves. Carlo will probably be the last of the Windsor to proudly wear the kilt local. Despite having a typically Scottish title – Duke of Rothesay – with whom he is called when he is in the area, William refuses to also put it on formal occasions. For his part, Carlo’s eldest son has never explained the reasons for his aversion to the skirt. And this makes hope in the future. Who knows if he will think about it, once on the throne.