CROWDS are expected to flock to Dunfermline on Monday to welcome the new King and Queen Consort.

The visit, which is the first official engagement of Their Majesties since the end of formal royal mourning for her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, will see King Charles confer City status on Dunfermline as part of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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Anyone planning to come to the city to see the Royal visitors are being urged to leave their cars at home and either walk or take public transport. Regular buses from Halbeath Park and Ride to the centre will be operating.

Some temporary road closures will be in place from 6am on Monday so drivers and commuters should plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys.

While still open to pedestrians, vehicular access to the High Street will be restricted from Guildhall Street to the City Chambers. Maygate and Kirkgate will also be closed to traffic which means there will be no vehicle access to Bruce Street and Bridge Street.

Shops and businesses will still be open to provide visitors with their hospitality and services.

Stewards and Police Scotland will be in place to direct pedestrians and spectators on site. Visitors are reminded that they may have a wait to see the Royal couple and to wrap up against the autumn chill.

Toilet and baby changing facilities are available at Dunfermline Bus Station, in the main building opposite the door to Stances 1 - 3.

Provost of Fife, Cllr Jim Leishman said the visit is a "great honour" for Dunfermline and Fife.

"To have been granted the title of city from her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth was a huge achievement, but to have that title presented to us personally by our new King is more than we could have imagined," he said.

"Dunfermline has always had a special place in my heart. I’m so proud that the town I love is being recognised in this way."

On arrival at the City Chambers, Their Majesties will be greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of Fife, Robert Balfour, who will introduce First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack.