It was just a few days ago that a haunting photo of King Charles captivated royals fans. Now, new images are capturing people's attention—this time for a very different reason.
On July 28, King Charles III went to a reception for Caithness Communities hosted by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in Thurso, Scotland. While there were no images of the actual event, there were many shots of King Charles outside, including one striking close-up shot that caught my eye.
The image revealed a less pensive, more relaxed monarch. King Charles had a huge grin on his face as he looked out in the distance. Luckily, this wasn't the only picture I discovered of the joyful royal.
Other photos showed King Charles waving to the crowd—and it'll be a disservice to not mention his stylish outfit, which honored Scottish culture as he donned a traditional kilt.
He stayed cheerful as he connected with members of the public. He spent time shaking hands and chatting with them outside of the event venue.
For context, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of work to safely clean up and (as the name suggests) decommission the UK's oldest nuclear sites. The event also marked the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited and the 70th anniversary of the Dounreay Nuclear site.
He honored the day by unveiling a plaque, which read: "To commemorate the visit of His Majesty King Charles III at Scrabster Harbour on 28th July 2025 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Dounreay Site."
Glad to see King Charles III in good spirits!
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