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King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla to visit Fife

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will visit Fife.
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will visit Fife.

The King and the Queen Consort will pay an official visit to Fife.

The royal pair will be in Dunfermline on Monday (October 3) to officially mark the granting of city status earlier this year.

King Charles III will be in Fife on Monday.

They will also celebrate the 950th anniversary of Dunfermline Abbey.

It will be the first official engagement for King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla since the formal period of mourning for the Queen came to an end.

They will be welcomed to Dunfermline by community groups, including local school children and a pipe band, and large crowds are expected.

And they will be joined by the Lord Lieutenant of Fife Robert Balfour, who will formally introduce First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack.

The visit has been described as a great honour for Dunfermline and Fife.

However, people have been warned some city centre roads will close to accommodate the visit.

Royal couple to walk to Dunfermline Abbey

The couple will attend an official council meeting in the City Chambers, where the King will formally confer city status and make a short speech.

Afterwards, they will take a short walk to Dunfermline Abbey, burial place of King Robert the Bruce, a direct ancestor of the King.

They will meet with representatives from Historic Environment Scotland to learn about the history of the area and conservation of the site.

Dunfermline Abbey.

Fife Provost Jim Leishman said: “This is a great honour for Dunfermline and Fife.

“To have been granted the title of city from her late Majesty the Queen was a huge achievement, but to have that title presented to us personally by our new King is more than we could have imagined.

“Dunfermline has always had a special place in my heart. I’m so proud that the town I love is being recognised in this way.”

Road closures for royal visit

People hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal couple have been advised to leave their cars at home.

Maygate and Kirkgate will be closed to traffic from 6am on Monday, meaning there will be no vehicle access to Bruce Street and Bridge Street.

Vehicular access to the High Street will be restricted from Guildhall Street to the City Chambers.

Pedestrian access will not be affected and shops and businesses will still be open.

Stewards and police will be in place to direct spectators.

City status awarded for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Dunfermline was awarded city status by the late Queen Elizabeth in May.

It was one of eight places across the UK to become cities as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Dunfermline’s bid was based on its heritage and historic status as an ancient seat of royal power.

However, it is also one of the fastest growing towns in Europe.

The Queen recognised its impressive record of accomplishment in innovation and economic resilience, with infrastructure and transport networks.

The parks and green spaces, complete with free-roaming peacocks, are a source of pride for residents.

Queen Elizabeth previously visited the Abbey to mark its 900th anniversary.

Later in the day, the King and Camilla will be in Edinburgh to host a reception at Holyrood Palace to celebrate British South Asian Communities.

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