TWO years ago today King Charles made his first official engagement as the reigning monarch to confer city status on Dunfermline.

The historic day saw crowds gather around the City Chambers where the official ceremony took place.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla then walked along to Dunfermline Abbey to visit the grave of Robert the Bruce before meeting representatives from local community groups.

It was the first official engagement of Their Majesties since the end of formal royal mourning for her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Conferring the honour on Dunfermline, King Charles III said he and his wife, the Queen Consort, were "immensely proud" to share the historical moment.

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"There could be no more fitting way to mark my beloved mother's extraordinary life of service than by granting this honour to a place made famous by its own long and distinguished history and by the role it has played in the the life of our country," he said.

"We celebrate the great occasion but also to commemorate the life of her late Majesty whose love for Scotland was one of the deep foundations of her life.

King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Dunfermline Abbey (Image: Newsquest) "Through early times, Dunfermline has been of immense significance to Scotland and this whole island's story. The birthplace of philanthropists, the birthplace of kings and queens. It has been the scene of events both secular and sacred which have shaped our time.

"It is my hope that all those who live or hail from this very special place will feel a real sense of pride at this latest chapter in your, in our, rich history. I know that would gladden my dear mother's heart as it certain gladdens mine.

"I can only offer my warmest congratulations and my heartfelt wishes for the years to come."