King Charles's old Audi A6 is heading to auction, described as a "rare" opportunity for collectors to acquire memorabilia.
According to auction house Iconic Auctioneers, the car was originally owned by the then-Prince of Wales and was used by the Monarch from January 2015 to October 2016.
The Audi A6 is equipped with a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine and fitted with Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system.
The car is backed up with a near-full service history, having covered 115,000 miles.
The monarch's old vehicle is heading to auction | PAThe Audi is painted in an exclusive shade of green paint made specifically for the Royal Household.
Inside the vehicle, a walnut wood trim features on the steering wheel and gear selector.
The car also has soft-close doors, double-glazed windows, heated front and rear seats, and a Bose premium sound system.
Managing director and principal auctioneer at Iconic Auctioneers, Rob Hubbard, said: "Opportunities to acquire a car used personally by His Majesty King Charles III are rare, particularly one offered with this level of documentation, care and discretion."
The Audi is painted in an exclusive shade of green paint
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The auction is scheduled for February 21 at Iconic Auctioneers' Collectors' Car Sale at Race Retro.
It is estimated to sell for between £20,000 and £30,000.
The King's old car heading to sale follows the Monarch granting Scotland an additional bank holiday on Monday, June 15, 2026.
The day commemorates the national football team's long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup.
A walnut wood trim features on the steering wheel and gear selector
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The announcement comes after a formal request from First Minister John Swinney, who sought official recognition for the day following Scotland's opening fixture in the tournament.
Palace officials confirmed the special designation, marking what will be Scotland's first appearance at football's premier international competition since 1998.
The 28-year absence from the World Cup stage has made this qualification a particularly significant moment for Scottish football supporters across the nation.
Steve Clarke's side will face Haiti in their tournament opener on Sunday, June 14, with the match scheduled for a 2am kick-off UK time.
The King has granted Scotland an additional bank holiday
| GETTYThe official palace statement invoked the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, declaring: "To mark the achievement of Scotland's men's football team competing at the Fifa World Cup for the first time in 28 years, we consider it desirable that Monday, the fifteenth day of June in the year 2026, should be a bank holiday in Scotland."
Mr Swinney welcomed the decision on X, writing: "It's now official. Scotland will have an extra bank holiday on Monday, June 15, to mark our return to the World Cup."
Steve Clarke's Scotland have landed a demanding group at the 2026 World Cup.
The Tartan Army will compete in Group C against five-time winners Brazil, 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, and Haiti.
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