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King Charles jokes about recent pen mishaps on Dunfermline visit

King Charles appeared to joke about his recent pen troubles in a witty remark to Queen Consort Camilla as they signed a guest book during an engagement in Dunfermline. Over the past few weeks, the new monarch has gone viral after suffering several mishaps while signing documents.

The first incident took place during a meeting of the Accession Council, where he was proclaimed King. He was left irritated when a pen tray got in his way as he added his name to the document, with His Majesty quickly signalling for an aid to move it.

The second occurred during a trip to Northern Ireland when a pen leaked all over his hand, causing the King to exclaim: "I can't bear this b****y thing ... every stinking time!". While visiting Dunfermline in Fife yesterday, Charles and the Queen Consort were presented with a visitors book to sign - although it appears His Majesty came prepared with his own pen this time, the Mirror reports.

And after handing it to Camilla, he appeared to reference the pen dramas by smiling and appearing to say: "These things are so temperamental."

Charles and Camilla's visit to Dunfermline was their first joint engagement together since the end of the royal mourning period following the death of the late Queen Elizabeth. The King, who donned a kilt for the day, spoke as he formally conferred city status on the former town which was one of eight communities awarded the honour as part of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Charles and Camilla greet crowds in Dunfermline.
Charles and Camilla greet crowds in Dunfermline.

In a ceremony at Dunfermline City Chambers Charles said he had been "delighted" when the announcement of city status was made in May. He spoke of his mother's "deep love for Scotland", describing it as "one of the foundations of her life".

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.

“That would, I know, gladden my dear mother’s heart, as it certainly gladdens mine.”

Charles wore a kilt for the visit to Dunfermline.
Charles wore a kilt for the visit to Dunfermline.

After visiting Fife, the couple then headed to Edinburgh, for Charles' first official reception as monarch, which saw hundreds of people pack into Holyroodhouse. The King and the Queen Consort met around 300 members of the British south-east Asian community, including Shahid Khan – a DJ better known as Naughty Boy, who also appeared on I’m A Celebrity last year.

He was one of the first guests to meet the King in the palace’s Great Gallery and he labelled Charles the "people’s King" after their conversation which touched on Khan's 68-year-old mother Zahida.

Charles meets with Naughty Boy during a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Charles meets with Naughty Boy during a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

"My mum's in hospital at the moment and she said to tell the King he will always have a mum in her because she loves the royal family, and he said to send his love to her," said the former Prince's Trust bursary winner.

"It was nice because it’s human, and I really, really feel this King is like a people’s King. It's quite evident. And that’s what this country needs right now."

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