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King Charles and Queen Camilla attend church service at Crathie Kirk during Balmoral break - all the photos


King Charles and Queen Camilla have attended a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle where they were joined by several high-profile guests


CRATHIE, ABERDEENSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 7: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral on September 7, 2025 in Crathie, Aberdeenshire. (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool / Getty Images)© Getty Images
September 7, 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have attended a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk as they continue to enjoy their summer break at Balmoral Castle. The royals were joined by several high-profile guests for the occasion including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer.

The Sunday service comes just a day after the Prince and Princess of Wales cheered on the England and Wales' rugby teams in the Women's Rugby World Cup. The Princess of Wales stepped out to watch a Women's Rugby World Cup match between England and Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium meanwhile Prince William was at Sandy Park stadium in Exeter watching Wales against Fiji.

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CRATHIE, ABERDEENSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 7: Queen Camilla arrives to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral on September 7, 2025 in Crathie, Aberdeenshire. (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool / Getty Images)© Getty Images

The Queen looked chic in this autumnal green and red ensemble

Camilla in plaid

Camilla was a vision in this stunning plaid ensemble. The Queen looked tres chic in an army green beret and a matching jacket lined with tartan. She also wore a matching skirt and paired the look with a grey top-handle handbag for the ocassion.

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CRATHIE, ABERDEENSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 7: King Charles III arrives to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral on September 7, 2025 in Crathie, Aberdeenshire. (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool / Getty Images)© Getty Images

The King attended a service at Crathie Kirk where he donned a kilt

The King arrives for church in a kilt

King Charles was also in attendance, donning a kilt for the occasion. He and Camilla listened to a sermon that was delivered by the Right Revd Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

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CRATHIE, ABERDEENSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 7: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral on September 7, 2025 in Crathie, Aberdeenshire. (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool / Getty Images)© Getty Images

Camilla and Charles arrive wearing tartan

The King and Queen arrive at Crathie Kirk

The King and the Queen have arrived at Crathie Kirk for a Sunday service both dressed aptly in tartan for the occasion.

Prayers were said for the Duchess of Kent and to mark the third anniversary of Accession, with elements of dress reflecting the period of Royal mourning.

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CRATHIE, ABERDEENSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 7: (L-R) Dame Joanna Lumley and Baroness Helena Kennedy arrive to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral on September 7, 2025 in Crathie, Aberdeenshire. (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool / Getty Images)© Getty Images

Dame Joanna Lumley and Baroness Helena Kennedy were also in attendance

Dame Joanna Lumley and Baroness Helena Kennedy

Dame Joanna Lumley and Baroness Helena Kennedy were also in attendance to the Sunday service. Joanna donned a fitting autumnal plaid coat which paired with leather gloves and suede boots.

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CRATHIE, ABERDEENSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 7: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Lady Victoria Starmer arrive to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral on September 7, 2025 in Crathie, Aberdeenshire. (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool / Getty Images)© Getty Images

The Prime Minister and his wife arrive at Crathie Kirk

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife attend Sunday service

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer attended Sunday service along with the King, Queen and Dame Joanna Lumley. Keir stuck to a classic suit meanwhile his wife opted for a vivid red number.

It is tradition for the Prime Minister to stay at Balmoral each year for a few days at the end of summer. The Prime Minister made his first visit to Balmoral last year where he enjoyed his first official stay at the royal residence as prime minister.


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