The King personally apologized to a group of fly-fishermen after they were asked to relinquish a prime section of the Thurso River in Scotland so he could fish there. The incident occurred near the Castle of Mey, where a party of insurance brokers on a fishing trip were informed they needed to vacate the area.
A double booking on the river section led to the financiers being asked to move just before the King's arrival. Sources indicated the King was unaware of the situation beforehand and was reportedly mortified upon learning of it.
The following day, the King visited the fishermen at their lodgings to offer his apologies. One member of the fishing party described the King's visit as cheering and noted his charming demeanor. "If I had to toss up between catching that salmon and meeting the King, it would be the latter any day," the angler said.
Another source, associated with the Flyfishers' Club, which counts the King as a patron, expressed understanding due to his environmental advocacy. "We can certainly forgive some rod-shuffling for all he's done to save our rivers," the source stated.
A Palace spokesman declined to comment on the matter. The Thurso River is recognized as one of Scotland's premier salmon fishing locations.