King Charles extended a personal apology to a group of fly-fishermen who had their prime spot on the River Thurso in Scotland unexpectedly cleared for his use. The incident occurred near the Castle of Mey, where a party of insurance brokers on a fishing trip were asked to relinquish a particular section of the river.
The mix-up reportedly stemmed from a double booking on the popular salmon river, leading to the financiers being relocated just before the King's arrival. Sources close to the situation indicated that the King was unaware of the anglers' displacement and was mortified upon learning about it. He subsequently arranged a visit to the fishermen's lodgings the following day to express his regrets.
One member of the fishing party described the initial situation as "jolly put out" but noted they were "awfully cheered up" by the King's impromptu visit and his charming demeanor. The angler humorously suggested that if faced with a choice between catching a salmon and meeting the King, the latter would be preferred.
Members of the Flyfishers' Club, of which the King is a patron, expressed understanding, citing his long-standing support for environmental conservation and river preservation. A palace spokesman declined to comment on the matter.