King Charles kind gesture during ceremony wins hearts

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Scotland to mark the centenary of the Kirkcaldy War Memorial, braving pouring rain to unveil a commemorative stone cairn. 

However, the ceremony took an unexpected turn when 13-year-old cadet Robbie McGovern collapsed and needed medical attention. The King showed remarkable compassion, consoling the teenager and asking about his well-being before he departed.

As Robbie was recovering, the King shook his hand and asked, "Did you hit your head?" Robbie replied 'no' but nodded and said "a little bit" when the King asked if he had any 'buzzing' in between his ears. 

Charles replied, "Don’t worry I remember." This heartwarming moment showcased the King's kind and caring nature.

Despite the rain, hundreds of people lined the path in the memorial garden to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. 

The King unveiled the commemorative cairn, which contained school badges, caps, and USBs with children's stories, acting as a time capsule. Charles also laid a wreath at the war memorial and held a minute's silence, paying his respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Sculptor George Sweeney, 69, who created the cairn, said, "They wanted something special to mark the centenary of the memorial gardens. It took me more than four and half months and it’s made from local sandstone. Because of what it represents, I feel very proud and an honour and privilege. I hope the King likes it. I hope it gets royal approval."

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla visited Maggie's Fife cancer care centre in Kirkcaldy, praising the "invaluable" work of the charity. She said, "There is something so special about them," referring to the centres' support for patients and their families. 

The Queen met with inspirational founder and chief executive Dame Laura Lee, as well as honorary patrons Christine Harkness, Sarah Brown, and Kirsty Wark.