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The Irish Sun
28-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Kilted King Charles radiates joy in Scotland as he helps mark anniversaries relating to UK's nuclear industry
THE kilted King radiates joy at a reception as he helps mark several anniversaries relating to the UK's nuclear industry. He unveiled a plaque in Caithness, northern Scotland, yesterday commemorating 70 years of the Dounreay nuclear facility. Advertisement 4 Kilted King Charles radiates joy at a reception as he helps mark several anniversaries relating to the UK's nuclear industry Credit: PA 4 He unveiled a plaque in Caithness, northern Scotland Credit: Getty 4 The plaque commemorated 70 years of the Dounreay nuclear facility Credit: Getty Charles met the crew of the Pacific Heron nuclear transport vessel. Charles also met local sea cadets and Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers. The unveiling on Jubilee Pier came ahead of a reception in Fish Market Hall. The King will spend time meeting staff from the nuclear industry from Thurso. Advertisement Read More on Royals The visit was hosted by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. It marked the 70th anniversary of the Dounreay Nuclear site, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) company, and the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Earlier this month the King stunned staff after popping into a luxury vegan chocolate shop during a recent trip to Scotland. Advertisement Most read in Royals Latest Breaking He visited different parts of the county over several days as part of the annual Holyrood Week, also known as 'Royal Week', which celebrates Scottish culture and local communities. More than a thousand people stood behind crash barriers to see the He wore his own And one place the King decided to pop into was Fetcha Chocolates - a store which specialises in vegan confectionery. Advertisement King Charles visits luxury vegan chocolate shop in Scotland 4 Charles also met the crew of the Pacific Heron, a second-generation purpose-built nuclear transport vessel Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
28-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Kilted King Charles radiates joy in Scotland as he helps mark anniversaries relating to UK's nuclear industry
Charles met the crew of the Pacific Heron, a second-generation purpose-built nuclear transport vessel UP & ATOM Kilted King Charles radiates joy in Scotland as he helps mark anniversaries relating to UK's nuclear industry Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE kilted King radiates joy at a reception as he helps mark several anniversaries relating to the UK's nuclear industry. He unveiled a plaque in Caithness, northern Scotland, yesterday commemorating 70 years of the Dounreay nuclear facility. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Kilted King Charles radiates joy at a reception as he helps mark several anniversaries relating to the UK's nuclear industry Credit: PA 4 He unveiled a plaque in Caithness, northern Scotland Credit: Getty 4 The plaque commemorated 70 years of the Dounreay nuclear facility Credit: Getty Charles met the crew of the Pacific Heron nuclear transport vessel. Charles also met local sea cadets and Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers. The unveiling on Jubilee Pier came ahead of a reception in Fish Market Hall. The King will spend time meeting staff from the nuclear industry from Thurso. The visit was hosted by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. It marked the 70th anniversary of the Dounreay Nuclear site, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) company, and the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Earlier this month the King stunned staff after popping into a luxury vegan chocolate shop during a recent trip to Scotland. Charles visited Campbelltown, in Argyll and Bute, while he was on a Royal tour north of the border. He visited different parts of the county over several days as part of the annual Holyrood Week, also known as 'Royal Week', which celebrates Scottish culture and local communities. More than a thousand people stood behind crash barriers to see the Monarch as he toured the town on July 3. He wore his own King Charles III tartan kilt especially for the visit, as he stopped by a number of shops in the area. And one place the King decided to pop into was Fetcha Chocolates - a store which specialises in vegan confectionery. King Charles visits luxury vegan chocolate shop in Scotland
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
King Charles delights staff as he visits luxury vegan chocolate shop in Scotland
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE King stunned staff after popping into a luxury vegan chocolate shop during a recent trip to Scotland. Charles visited Campbelltown, in Argyll and Bute, while he was on a Royal tour north of the border earlier this month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The King visited Fetcha Chocolates in Campbelltown earlier this month Credit: Instagram/fetchachocolates 5 Charles told shop owner Fiona that he had heard all about her special treats Credit: Instagram/fetchachocolates 5 And she actually created a special box of chocolates for him Credit: Instagram/fetchachocolates He visited different parts of the county over several days as part of the annual Holyrood Week, also known as 'Royal Week', which celebrates Scottish culture and local communities. More than a thousand people stood behind crash barriers to see the Monarch as he toured the town on July 3. He wore his own King Charles III tartan kilt especially for the visit, as he stopped by a number of shops in the area. And one place the King decided to pop into was Fetcha Chocolates - a store which specialises in vegan confectionery. The shop, located on the town's Main Street, is famous for its incredible treats since it opened in 2022. Owner Fiona McArthur was delighted by his visit and said she never "in a million years" expected to have royalty in her store. Such a treat to welcome the King... In a million years, I didn't expect to have actual royalty in my wee shop in the West of Scotland Fiona McArthur The chocolatier founded Fetcha Chocolates in 2019, and her treats have hit the headlines numerous times over the years. Most recently, she received widespread recognition for her incredible 'Everyone Wins' gift bags at the Oscars in 2024, which were full of movie-themed chocolates and were worth over $170,000. And staff actually created a special box of chocolates for King Charles which they gave to him when he visited the store. It combined many of the Oscars-themed flavours as well as a number of flavours from their new The Cannes Collection, which was designed specifically for this year's festival. Huge Prince Harry update as he arranges peace summit with King Charles 'within weeks' – but has no plans to meet William Workers filmed the exciting moment when Fiona met the King when he arrived at the shop. After a formal introduction, Charles can be heard telling Fiona in the short clip, 'I've been hearing about your chocolates.' The video was shared on the shop's Instagram account as they gushed over their royal visitor. It was captioned: "Such a treat to welcome the King into our shop today. "We discussed how far the business has come in these last few years, and he left with some of our Awards Collection chocolates. "In a million years, I didn't expect to have actual royalty in my wee shop in the West of Scotland!" Loyal followers flocked to the comments of the post to congratulate the team. One person said: "What an honour! I would've died of excitement." Another added: "Congratulations!!! This is a testament to your achievements... Well done to you all!" Someone else posted: "How wonderful! Congratulations Fiona". SPECIAL TREAT STAFF prepared a special box of chocolates for the King ahead of his visit earlier this month. The box included some of the movie-themed treats that were created especially for the Oscars in 2024. These treats featured flavours inspired by films, including Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon, Barbie, Maestro, The Holdovers, and Oppenheimer. The Oppenheimer chocolate has become a fan favourite and combines dark chocolate, chilli, and popping candy. The box also included many treats from the Fetcha Chocolates' The Cannes Collection. These were Yuzu Ganache, Lucuma Caramel, Cappuccino, Matcha and Lime, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and even Haggis Spice. While a fourth shared: "Phenomenal - something above and beyond even the amazing Oscars and Cannes experiences. A compliment to your hard work and excellent product." And a fifth chimed in: "This is so special, you're amazing". Fetcha Chocolates wasn't the only place that the King visited during his tour. He first visited the local farmers' market, where he watched sheep being sheared, met representatives from charity and community organisations in the town hall, and finally visited the harbour area. And then Charles kept out the cold with a dram of whisky on his visit to the historic town. Charles readily sipped an award-winning 25-year-old single malt by the Glen Scotia distillery. The town made its fortune producing whisky, which was sold around the globe and is now making a resurgence. 5 Staff were delighted by King Charles' visit Credit: Instagram/fetchachocolates
Edinburgh Live
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Touching Edinburgh moment shows 'how far the King and Queen have come'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A royal commentator has said a touching moment between King Charles and Queen Camilla in Edinburgh shows 'how far they've come'. The royal couple were in Scotland for Holyrood Week, and attended St Giles' Cathedral on July 2 for the unveiling of a commemorative stone honouring the late Queen. The King and Queen seemed to experience some confusion about their positioning in a rare light-hearted moment, reports Gloucestershire Live. As Camilla looked uncertain about her placement, the couple quickly recognised the amusing nature of their predicament before finding their proper positions. During a recent instalment of the A Right Royal podcast, Sky News' royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills explained how she felt the moment highlighted "how far" the pair have progressed through the years, commenting: "They are such a good working partnership, and how far they've come since a couple of decades ago, and public perceptions of them and their relationship." She continued: "Whatever you want to say about them, they are this perfect partnership, and I think he gets great joy from being around her. They have a laugh." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox In addition to the poignant moment inside St Giles' Cathedral, the couple visited several of the nation's most renowned sites to commemorate Holyrood Week. Holyrood Week, a long-standing royal tradition typically held in July, sees the monarch touring the country, visiting various locations to celebrate Scottish culture, achievement, and community. True to tradition, last week's series of events began with the King and Queen participating in the Ceremony of the Keys in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. At the commencement of last Tuesday's (July 1) proceedings, Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge presented the keys on a red cushion, which King Charles touched, adhering to custom. Later, the King presided over an honours ceremony, bestowing awards upon notable figures such as Scotland's most decorated Olympian, Duncan Scott (OBE); double Paralympic swimming champion Stephen Clegg (MBE); and artist Barbara Rae (Damehood), at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Did you see King and Queen in Scotland? Here are best Royal Week pics
Queen Camilla receives a bouquet of flowers as she leaves after opening Ratho Library in Newbridge, Edinburgh, celebrating a partnership with Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh City Libraries (Image: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) King Charles III tastes a 25-year-old Glen Scotia Single Malt whisky during a reception at Campbeltown Town Hall, to join a community reception before meeting members of the public in Campbeltown Main Street (Image: Jane Barlow -)) King Charles III meets members of the public in Campbeltown Main Street, as part of his trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) Queen Camilla during a visit to officially open Ratho Library in Newbridge, Edinburgh, which celebrates a partnership with Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh City Libraries (Image: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) King Charles III during the Sovereign's Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The party is part of the King's trip to Scotland. (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) Queen Camilla during a visit to Kirkcaldy to unveil a Commemorative Cairn to mark the centenary of the Kirkcaldy War Memorial. (Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire) Queen Camilla (left) during a visit to officially open Ratho Library in Newbridge, Edinburgh, which celebrates a partnership with Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh City Libraries, as part of her trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. (Image: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) Queen Camilla meets guests during the Sovereign's Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The party is part of the King's trip to Scotland for Holyrood (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) King Charles III attends a reception at Campbeltown Town Hall, before meeting members of the public in Campbeltown Main Street (Image: Andrew Milligan /PA) King Charles III holds an audience with the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 2 in Edinburgh (Image: Andrew Milligan /PA) King Charles III greets well wishers during a visit to Campbeltown Farmers' Market at Campbeltown Heritage Centre (Image: Andrew Milligan /PA) Queen Camilla, as patron of Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS), meets Queen's Nurse Ruth Stephen (left) during a reception for the QNIS at the Palace of Holyroodhouse (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) King Charles III greets well wishers during a visit to Campbeltown Farmers' Market at Campbeltown Heritage Centre (Image: Andrew Milligan /PA) King Charles III during a visit to Campbeltown Farmers' Market at Campbeltown Heritage Centre (Image: Andrew Milligan /PA) King Charles III meets members of the public in Campbeltown Main Street, after attending a reception at Campbeltown Town Hall. (Image: Andrew Milligan /PA) Queen Camilla as patron of Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS), hosts a reception for the QNIS at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, as part of her trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) King Charles III meets members of the public in Campbeltown Main Street, as part of his trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week (Image: Jane Barlow -)) King Charles III during a visit to Campbeltown Farmers' Market at Campbeltown Heritage Centre, as part of his trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. Andrew Milligan/PA Wire King Charles III and Queen Camilla unveil a memorial stone in St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh where Queen Elizabeth II lay at rest before being carried to London, as part of their trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. (Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire) King Charles III waves to the crowds as he departs from Campbeltown New Quay, as part of his trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
