What's happened
King Charles III and the Queen attend the Braemar Highland Gathering near Balmoral.
Why it matters
The event marks the first time King Charles III appeared as monarch at the games, continuing a long-held tradition of the monarch hosting the prime minister at the Scottish royal retreat.
What the papers say
The Times emphasizes the tradition of prime ministers joining the royal family at Balmoral, while The Independent focuses on the King's attire and the presentation of the shield to his former school's pipe band at the Braemar Gathering.
How we got here
The Braemar Highland Gathering is a favorite event of the royals, with Charles regularly in attendance alongside his late mother, who was chieftain of the games.
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