King Charles III was photographed driving a Range Rover near his Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on Thursday. The images mark the first public appearance of the monarch since his son, Prince Harry, reportedly returned to Britain.
The 77-year-old monarch was seen behind the wheel of the vehicle with his flat cap on the dashboard, driving through Braemar. King Charles has been staying at Balmoral since his arrival on Tuesday of the previous week and was also observed attending a church service at Crathie Kirk on Sunday.
While reports indicate Prince Harry has returned to the United Kingdom to begin a new life, the specific circumstances and timing of his arrival relative to the King's public sighting were not detailed.