Princess Kate and Prince William have issued a personal message to mark Burns Night on their social media accounts.
Burns Night is celebrated on January 25 annually to commemorate the life and legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns.
The statement read: “Celebrating the beauty of Scotland, the power of nature, and the poetry of Robert Burns.
“Happy Burns Night.”
Princess Kate and Prince William have issued a personal message to mark Burns Night on their social media accounts
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The Prince and Princess of Wales signed the statement with “W & C”, signalling the message was personally written by the royals.
The royals do not appear in the 27-second video.
Scottish bagpipes can be heard in the background of the video.
A camera pans across scenic views of the Scottish highlands.
Celebrating the beauty of Scotland, the power of nature, and the poetry of Robert Burns. Happy Burns Night 🏴
W & C pic.twitter.com/EaH64wxDqn— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 25, 2025
King Charles has released a new portrait to celebrate the occasion.
He was pictured in Balmoral Castle’s Library wearing a tartan kilt, the traditional attire of Scotland.
The Palace credited the Prince and Princess of Wales’s private photographer, Millie Pilkington, for the portrait that was taken in autumn last year.
The Dorset photographer is described as “one of the UK’s most respected and accomplished portrait photographers” on her website.
King Charles has released a new portrait to celebrate the occasion
Millie Pilkington
King Charles has previously said that Scotland has a “uniquely special place” in his family’s heart.
He also said that he is moved by Scotland’s diversity, strength of character, and natural beauty.
Balmoral Castle in Scotland was where the late Queen chose to spend her final days leading up to her death in 2022, aged 96.
The late Queen said that Scotland “occupies such a special place in my own and my family’s affections”.
