King inspects Royal Regiment of Scotland after warm welcome to summer at Balmoral
The King received a British Army guard of honour to mark his arrival at Balmoral Castle.
Charles is taking up his summer residence at the Aberdeenshire castle and watched on as the troops from Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland marched in front of its gates.
The King wore knee-high red socks, along with a kilt and a jacket and waistcoat as he inspected the personnel.
Balaklava Company are renowned for their ceremonial presence in Scotland, with the Royal Guard at Balmoral being one of their most privileged positions.
This Royal Guard was also the first for Major Neil Cargill, Officer Commanding Balaklava Company, who said it was an "immense honour".
"To be given the responsibility of upholding this fine long-standing Highland tradition during such a significant occasion is a real privilege which will never be forgotten," he said.
"Building on our proud and renowned history and strengthening our allegiance to our Colonel in Chief and our native land."
The Band of the Regiment of Scotland and the Pipes and Drums of the Royal Corps of Signals also performed at the ceremony.
The King met the mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, a Shetland pony called Corporal Cruachan IV.
It is not the first time King Charles has met the mascot – Cpl Cruachan IV received a rub on the nose from the King on his first visit to Balmoral since becoming King.
Following the arrival ceremony, the King's Royal Guard paraded through Ballater with the Ballater Colour, from East Bridge to Victoria Bridge past the war memorial.
King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth II as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Balaklava Company will remain on Royal Guard in Balmoral for the duration of the King's summer stay.
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