King Charles has conferred city status on Dunfermline, an ancient capital of Scotland, after carrying out his first official visit as monarch.

During a short walkabout in the city, a burial place for medieval kings including Robert the Bruce, who fought off an English invasion 700 years ago, the King was greeted by large crowds.

In a short speech at the city chambers to mark its elevation to city status, the King said he and his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort, were “immensely proud” to be able to share the historic moment.

The letters patent making Dunfermline a city was in his mother’s name: plans had been underway before her death for the Queen to make the announcement. It was one of eight communities given the honour as part of the late Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations.

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