King Charles is making the most of his August spent at Balmoral as he was seen on Sunday en route to a church service at Crathie Kirk, near the Scottish royal residence.

His Majesty, 76, was seen on this rare occasion behind the wheel of an Audi 4 x 4 as he drove himself and his wife, Queen Camilla , to the weekend mass.

© Alamy Stock Photo King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral

Charles seemed upbeat, smiling at onlookers as his wife gave a bright smile from the passenger seat as she donned a feathered hat.

© Alamy Stock Photo The royal couple were all smiles on arrival

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