Perth & Kinross

23 best pictures from King Charles’ visit to Kinross

Our photographer was there to capture all the smiles as King Charles gave locals in Kinross a day to remember

By Morag Lindsay

September 15 2023, 4:33pm

September 15 2023, 4:33pm

Children from the local nursery waved flags for King Charles on Kinross High Street. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Kinross gave King Charles a welcome he won’t forget on Friday.

The monarch spent more than an hour in the town, where he visited a foodbank and unveiled a plaque to mark the 40th anniversary of Kinross Day Centre.

He also went walkabout on the High Street, shaking hands and chatting to some of the thousands of grown-ups, children and dogs who turned out to greet him.

Here are some of the best photographs from a memorable day.

Kinross Primary pupils on the pavement with flags — Kinross Primary pupils wait for the King. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles speaking to Jack Russell terrier in Kinross — King Charles made a four-legged friend in Kinross. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles in a warm handshake with a crowd member in Kinross — Handshakes for King Charles from the Kinross crowd. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles speaking to crowd members in Kinross — Happy faces on either side of the barrier during King Charles’ Kinross walkabout. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles with crowds in Kinross — The crowds lined the High Street for King Charles’ visit to Kinross. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles crossing the street to see children in push chairs — Some of the younger crowd members in Kinross. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles speaking to Kinross crowds — Families were thrilled to chat to the King in Kinross. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles accepts flowers from little girl in Kinross — A posy for King Charles from a young admirer. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles meets three women cooks at Kinross Day Centre — King Charles meets the cooks at Kinross Day Centre. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles speaking to OAPs at Kinross day centre — King Charles joked that he hoped Kinross Day Centre regulars didn’t have to do the washing up. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles walking past tables with older ladies seated at Kinross Day Centre — The King walks among the regulars gathered for lunch at Kinross Day Centre. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

group of pupils, including one child wearing King Charles mask — A familiar face in the crowd of Kinross pupils waiting to see the King. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Close up of people in the crowd waiting for the King in Kinross — Excitement among the people gathered to see King Charles in Kinross. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Toddler on mother's shoulders in the crowd at Kinross. — A young Kinross crowd member grabs the best seat in the house. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles meets volunteers from the Broke not Broken foodbank garden — King Charles meets volunteers from the Broke not Broken foodbank garden. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Group of women with little girl holding Union Jack flag on a wall — Waiting for the King in Kinross. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

toddlers carrying Union Jack flags — Young royal-watchers intent on seeing the King. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Brooke McKay from Cleish Primary School with Paddington toy. — Brooke McKay (11) from Cleish Primary School, was there with classmates – and Paddington. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Children from Cleish Primary waving flags as they wait for the King in Kinross. — The children from Cleish Primary made it to Kinross, thanks to local bus company Smart Travel, of Cowdenbeath, which stepped in at the 11th hour to get them there. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles III shakes hands with Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Andy Middlemiss outside St Paul's Episcopalian Church in Kinross. — King Charles III shakes hands with Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Andy Middlemiss outside St Paul’s Episcopalian Church.. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Small children waving Union Jacks on Kinross High Street — Children await the King’s arrival on Kinross High Street. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Pipe Band on Kinross High Street — Pipers greeted the King as he arrived at Kinross Day Centre. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

King Charles waving on steps of Kinross Day Centre. — King Charles prepares to bid a fond farewell to Kinosss.. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

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