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King Charles and Queen Camilla Host Garden Party at Holyroodhouse
GB News reported that the King and Queen joined thousands of guests at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday during Royal Week in Scotland. Former footballer Graeme Souness and 17-year-old Isla Grist attended to highlight Epidermolysis bullosa.
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GB News reported that King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Tuesday. The Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal also joined the event, which drew thousands of guests as part of Royal Week in Scotland. Isla Grist, a 17-year-old from Inverness who lives with Epidermolysis bullosa, met the King and Queen at the gathering.
The condition causes severe blistering of the skin and affects approximately 5,000 people across Britain. Graeme Souness, appointed president of Debra UK in April, accompanied her. " Souness, who captained Scotland at the 1986 World Cup and played for and managed both Liverpool and Rangers, has supported the charity for seven years.
He completed a relay swim across the English Channel last year to raise funds. "With more awareness, that means we can raise more money, because if you dig deep into this condition, it's harrowing when you witness it," Souness said. He added that the meeting served to increase visibility for the charity.
The King and Queen will attend the Thistle Service at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday alongside the Duke of Rothesay and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Order of the Thistle honours 16 knights and Scottish individuals for public service or exceptional contributions.
