He said: “Dunfermline’s rich history is honored here today, but as important as the area’s rich history is, the award reflects the strong local identity and vibrant community of today’s Dunfermline.”ĭr. Jack said noted Dunfermline’s historic links with Scottish royalty. “It will ensure that an ancient capital of Scotland, long regarded as a city by those who live here, can now officially enjoy that status.” “Your Majesties, we are deeply honored to welcome you here on your first official joint visit to Scotland. She said: “There’s no doubt that the conferring of city status is a significant moment for Dunfermline. A party including Nicola Sturgeon greeted the King (Andrew Milligan/PA) Sturgeon said she had family in Dunfermline, including her nephew who is a passionate supporter of its football team. “To have it presented by His Majesty King Charles, so early in his reign, is indeed a privilege.”ĭuring her speech, Ms. Leishman, who is well-known in the town from his time as manager of Dunfermline Athletic, said: “Dunfermline has a special place in my heart, and as the provost of the Kingdom of Fife I couldn’t be prouder to receive this honor. The provost spoke shortly before the King at the city chambers. Hundreds of locals turned out to greet the royal couple, with Charles telling them: “As you celebrate your well-deserved status as Scotland’s new city, I can only offer my warmest congratulations, and my heartfelt wishes for the years to come.”īefore the ceremony, the King and Queen Consort were greeted by a party including Fife provost Jim Leishman, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack.
“That would, I know, gladden my dear mother’s heart, as it certainly gladdens mine.” King Charles III and the Queen Consort (Andrew Milligan/PA) The new King also spoke of the community, adding: “It is my hope that all those who live in, or who hail from, this very special place will feel a real sense of pride at this latest chapter in our rich history, and that this new distinction will not merely burnish the legacy of the past but will also brighten the prospect of our future. The King highlighted the new city’s “immense significance” in Scottish history as the birthplace of entrepreneur and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.ĭunfermline is also the “burial place of kings and queens,” he noted, with Robert the Bruce, who led Scotland in a war against England in the 1300s, buried in the abbey there. He spoke of his mother’s “deep love for Scotland,” describing it as “one of the foundations of her life”. In a ceremony at Dunfermline City Chambers, Charles said he had been “delighted” when the announcement of city status was made in May. The ceremony was the first undertaken by the King and Queen Consort after the official period of royal mourning for the Queen ended.
King Charles III spoke as he formally conferred city status on the former town, which was one of eight communities awarded the honor as part of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The new King has offered his “warmest congratulations” to Scotland’s newest city as he said conferring the honor on Dunfermline in Fife would “gladden my dear mother’s heart.” Anglotopia’s Grand Adventure – Land’s End to John O’Groats.Great Britons Book: Top 50 Greatest Brits Who Ever Lived.101 Budget Britain Travel Tips – 2nd Edition.ltimate List of Funny British Place Names.British Slang: Tea Time – British Words for Tea and Tea Related Culture.British Slang: Your Guide to British Police Slang for the Telly Watcher.British English: The Top 50 Most Beautiful British Insults.
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