King Charles was reportedly 'mortified' upon learning that a group of fishermen had been forced to vacate the prime fishing spot on the Thurso River for his own use. In a gesture that highlighted his character, the monarch personally visited the anglers the following day to apologise, leaving them 'awfully cheered up'.
Fishermen Displaced from Prime Spot
A group of insurance brokers had been enjoying a £4,000 per person fishing trip near the Castle of Mey in Scotland's far north. They were told to 'relinquish the best bit' of the Thurso River and relocate immediately. One of the party told The Mail's Harriet Kean: 'We were all jolly put out when we were told to relocate immediately. I'm sure I was just on the verge of catching a salmon.'
The confusion arose due to a double booking on a specific part of the river, but sources suggested the monarch was unaware of the situation and was 'mortified' when he learned what had happened.
King's Personal Apology
In a move that sheds light on Charles' character, the King visited the fishermen in person to apologise. The angler added: 'Still, we were awfully cheered up when the King arrived at our lodgings the following day. He was so apologetic and charming - he would have made a good insurance broker. If I had to toss up between catching that salmon and meeting the King, it would be the latter any day.'
Charles, who previously caught a 'hard to catch' salmon on Scotland's River Spey, has made headlines with his fishing exploits before, having once used his security team to gain an edge.
King's Residence Plans Revealed
It comes after King Charles' former royal butler, Grant Harrold, claimed that the King always planned to keep Clarence House as his main residence, having decided not to live at Buckingham Palace. Grant, who served Charles from 2004 to 2011, revealed that the King confided his choice to him 'years ago'. Speaking to us, the former butler suggests it's 'always been on the cards'.
He said: 'The King actually told me about his plans to keep Clarence House as his main residence years ago, long before he became monarch. So the news isn't really a surprise, I think it's always been on the cards. I knew that this would be a call he would eventually make and announce publicly.'
Grant added: 'The King and Camilla love Clarence House. They've lived there for over two decades and they've really made it their home. It's their style and it's homely, their private place away from the spotlight. They also have the benefit of it being just down the road from Buckingham Palace, so they can pop there very easily whenever needed.'
