Prime Minister Joins Royals at Crathie Kirk Service; Bayeux Tapestry Exhibit Opens in Britain
September 6, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife attended a church service at Crathie Kirk in Scotland with the King and Queen, a parish frequently visited by the royal family when staying at Balmoral.
The King and Queen had just come from the Braemar Gathering in the Highlands, where thousands of spectators greeted them the day prior.
The service was described as moving and wonderful by attendee Gillian Garner, who noted a focus on kindness and helping the vulnerable.
Separately, the Bayeux Tapestry will be publicly viewable from September 10 after its loan to Britain for the exhibit.
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Charles’s first meeting with Burnham led to Burnham’s appointment as UK Prime Minister on July 20, with Burnham and Marie-France formally received by the King.
Earlier that day in London, Burnham and Marie-France joined the royals for an event where Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron also attended a British Museum visit to view the Bayeux Tapestry starting September 2.
Camilla wore a tartan-accented ensemble with a vibrant blue jacket and a red feathered hat, while Charles wore a formal jacket and striped tie.
The event followed Burnham’s Balmoral visit the previous day, and attendees did not expect Burnham to be there; the public saw the royals alongside the Prime Minister and his wife at the service.
Garners learned Burnham had been at Balmoral the day before, and were told public attendance at Crathie Kirk is possible—a tradition dating back to Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
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Evening Standard • Sep 6, 2026
Andy Burnham joins King and Queen at church service in Scotland
Oxford Mail • Sep 6, 2026
Andy Burnham joins King and Queen at church service in Scotland
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Kent Online • Sep 6, 2026
Andy Burnham joins King and Queen at church service in Scotland