King Charles sports new tartan kilt in Burns Night celebration picture

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The King is celebrating Burns Night with the release of a new image that shows him sporting a traditional Scottish kilt. Buckingham Palace released a new photo on Saturday showing King Charles wearing a beige jacket and waistcoat, alongside his kilt and a traditional brown sporran.

He smiles as he rests his hand on a pile of books in the picture.A colourful tie, handkerchief and a purple flower pinned on to his jacket lapel make up the rest of his outfit.

He wears a kilt of green, red and blue stripes, making up the new King Charles III tartan, a new variety of the cloth designed by the Scottish Tartans Authority in 2023.This new pattern was created to mark Charles' coronation.

Its aim is to recognise the King’s support in preserving the culture and traditions of Highland dress and Scottish tartans.The image was taken last autumn in the library of Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, a Scottish home handed down through generations of royals after it was purchased by Prince Albert in 1852 for Queen Victoria.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.