King Charles gets emotional surprise in Jedburgh
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize King Charles III arrived in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh for this year’s Royal Week in Scotland, his first visit to the historic Royal Burgh since 2006.
- The King spent time chatting to local shopkeepers, residents and community leaders while walking through the market.
- After a visit to the Jedburgh Chocolate House where he was told of Gabrielle Hackney’s sweet business by the owner he spoke of a visit from his childhood nanny, originally from Jedburgh.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize King Charles III arrived in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh for this year’s Royal Week in Scotland, his first visit to the historic Royal Burgh since 2006. The 77-year-old was met with music, cheers and the cheers of local schoolchildren in what was a special occasion for locals due to be celebrated over the next two weeks in the town’s annual Jethart Callant’s Festival.
The King spent time chatting to local shopkeepers, residents and community leaders while walking through the market.
After a visit to the Jedburgh Chocolate House where he was told of Gabrielle Hackney’s sweet business by the owner he spoke of a visit from his childhood nanny, originally from Jedburgh.