King plants royal rose as he begins summer break in Scotland

King Charles has started his annual summer break in Scotland, spending the first week of August at the Castle of Mey located in Caithness. During this traditional visit, the King planted a royal rose. This yearly excursion to the northern highlands marks the beginning of his seasonal holiday period, maintaining the established custom of visiting the estate in Caithness to engage in gardening activities and spend time away from official duties in London.