His Majesty’s visits were always enjoyed by all ranks, and he had a fantastic rapport with the ‘Jocks’ and he was especially proud of the Regiment This was named the Duke of Rothesay’s Dirk Competition and is still competed for annually by the platoons of 4 SCOTS. The results of this were added to the scoring (accumulative points) at the testing stands and kit inspection to identify the best all round Platoon. This was a series of military and novel testing stands at intervals along a patrols route of many miles which was to be completed successfully in the fastest time. In 1983, as Colonel-in-Chief of the Gordons he, in discussion with the Colonel of the Regiment and Commanding Officer, wanted to present a ‘Dirk’ (dagger) to the winner of the annual inter-platoon patrols competition.
This is an appointment held until 1994 when he became Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons).
The King’s ties link back to 1977 when he became Colonel-in-Chief of the then Gordon Highlanders. Behind the pomp and circumstance of the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday lies the wonderful connection between His Majesty to the Army in Scotland.
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