King Charles III and his wife thank team behind Queen’s final journey from beloved Balmoral estate

King Charles III paid special thanks to the team who organised and supported his mother’s final journey from her beloved Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire after her passing.

The new monarch, 73, and his wife Camilla, 75, attended a reception at Station Square, the Victoria and Albert Halls, in the village of Ballater. 

The pair were pictured reminiscing on headlines documenting the Queen’s passing and her final send off as they mingled with attendees.

The pair, adorned in tartan were welcomed to the Victoria and Albert Halls as pipes played on arrival

People pictured gathering in tribute last month, as the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II passed by in Ballater

Photos from the heartwarming event also showed crowds lining up in front of Ballater station, in anticipation for the King and Queen Consort’s visit. 

Charles sported a traditional kilt, teamed with an elegant grey blazer and Camilla followed suit with a similarly tartan ensemble. 

Her skirt was teamed with a chic black jacket, featuring a matching patterned collar.

The pair were welcomed to the Victoria and Albert Halls by the Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, Alexander Philip Manson, his wife, Barbara Manson – alongside others – as pipes played on arrival.

The engagement aims to share the detailed planning taken by North East of Scotland, which was the backbone of the mammoth effort following the Queen’s death, with the King and Queen Consort. 

They also got the chance to greet the horses and riders who lined the route of the cortege as it travelled from Balmoral

Charles sported a traditional kilt, teamed with an elegant grey blazer and Camilla followed suit with a similarly tartan ensemble

The royals got to see the vehicles which formed the tractor tribute at Banchory, and met the drivers involved.

They also got the chance to greet the horses and riders who lined the route of the cortege as it travelled from Balmoral.

Charles and Camilla mingled with council workers, agencies and volunteers behind the incredible send-off, and were treated to a digitised media display of the events.

Civic leaders, strategic and tactical leads, managers and supervisors, community liaison representatives and Crathie School pupils attended the reception.

Charles and Camilla mingled with council workers, agencies and volunteers behind the incredible send-off, and were treated to a digitised media display of the events

Photos from the heartwarming event also showed crowds lining up in front of Ballater station, in anticipation for the King and Queen Consort’s visit

Also present were attendees from Police Scotland, the Fire and Ambulance Services, transporting dignitaries, and the stewarding company who helped keep the public safe.

As many as 550 people were involved in the delivery of the Council plans, all of which were delivered against the spectacular backdrop of Balmoral and Deeside.

It is estimated that 25,000 people attended along the cortege route in Aberdeenshire.