News · 27 June 2026
King Charles urges MSPs to build 'fairer society'
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King Charles formally commenced the Scottish Parliament's new session, imploring MSPs to collaborate for a "fair and prosperous society". He remarked that since 1999, Holyrood has showcased Scotland's democratic tradition with great strength and requested respectful debate. The King also highlighted his ongoing concerns about the dangerously changing climate and biodiversity loss.
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