King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, presented a prestigious award to his former school’s pipe band at the Braemar Gathering. The King awarded the Championship Shield to Gordonstoun pipe band after they delivered an impressive performance for the judges. This event marked a significant moment as it was the King’s first Braemar Gathering since assuming the throne.
The King’s connection to Gordonstoun School dates back to April 1962 when he first attended the Moray fee-paying institution. His enrollment followed the footsteps of his father, the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. The King personally presented the shield to pipe major Scott Oliphant and students Robert Lyall and Molly Warren.
King Charles Honours Gordonstoun Pipe Band
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Gordonstoun’s pipe band comprises 35 pupils, ranging in age from 12 to 18, hailing from various countries, including the UK, Germany, and Thailand.
The King Charles’s time as a student at Gordonstoun School is remembered as somewhat challenging. He reportedly referred to it as “Colditz in kilts” and likened it to a “prison sentence.” However, the school defended itself against these accusations, stating that the King’s experiences were not representative of the overall experience at Gordonstoun.
The King Charles’s presentation of the award to the Gordonstoun pipe band was a significant moment for the school and the young musicians. It was a recognition of their hard work and dedication, and it also marked a new era for the school under the leadership of King Charles.
Source: The Telegraph