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King Charles and Queen Camilla turn heads with matching church outfits in Scotland: Royal romance in tartan

King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid a state visit to Italy last week.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid a state visit to Italy last...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid a state visit to Italy last week.LAPRESSE

King Charles and Queen Camilla gave royal watchers a coordinated style moment to remember as they stepped out for a Sunday church service near Balmoral-dressed in perfectly matched tartan ensembles.

The royal couple looked cheerful and united as they arrived at Crathie Kirk, the historic granite church located just a stone's throw from the Balmoral estate. But it wasn't just the fashion that had people talking-it was the meaningful music that awaited them inside.

During the service, Their Majesties were serenaded with a specially composed piece titled "The Weather of My Being," written by royal-favorite composer Professor Paul Mealor. The composition, featuring three distinct songs, was created as a heartfelt tribute to Charles and Camilla's 20th wedding anniversary.

The King and Queen spent their anniversary in Italy

The royal milestone fell earlier in the week during their official state visit to Italy, where they dined at a banquet in their honor and paid a visit to Pope Francis at the Vatican. Sunday's musical gift, however, brought the celebration back home in truly sentimental style.

Queen Camilla, 77, brought spring flair to the Scottish Highlands with a bold blue wool coat featuring a green tartan collar, a cream ruffled blouse, and a deep green handbag. Her look was topped off with a striking scarlet beret adorned with dramatic feathers, and a glowing makeup look that complemented her bright ensemble.

King Charles is the greatest defender of Scottish tradition

King Charles, ever the champion of Scottish tradition, donned a green tweed coat paired with a tartan kilt made from the newly created "King Charles III tartan." The fabric was specially designed in 2023 by the Scottish Tartans Authority to commemorate his coronation and highlight his lifelong dedication to preserving Highland culture.

With matching patterns and a melody of love, the couple's appearance turned a quiet church outing into a royal moment of fashion, romance, and cultural pride-leaving fans swooning and photographers scrambling for the perfect shot.

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