King Charles showed concern for a teenager who collapsed during his outing in Fife on Wednesday.
The King and Queen Camilla braved torrential downpours as they arrived to commemorate the centenary of Kirkcaldy War Memorial.
During the memorial service, 13-year-old local cadet Robbie McGovern collapsed and required medical attention. The King showed immediate concern for the teenager's well-being after he recovered.
McGovern was brought to meet Charles just before the royal departure as a reward for his participation. The King shook his hand and asked: "Did you hit your head?"
King Charles and Robbie McGovern, 13, meeting in Scotland.
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When McGovern replied "No", Charles enquired if he had any "buzzing" between his ears.
The teenager nodded and said "a little bit", prompting the compassionate monarch to respond: "Don't worry, I remember."
Hundreds of spectators lined the memorial garden path despite the pouring rain to greet the royal couple.
The heavens opened as Charles and Camilla clutched their umbrellas during the solemn ceremony marking 100 years of the war memorial.
King Charles speaking to cadets in Fife.
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The determined crowds had gathered since early morning, with seven-year-old Jackson Sergeant waiting with his mother from 5.30am whilst dressed in traditional Scottish attire.
The royal couple fulfilled their ceremonial duties despite the challenging weather conditions. Charles unveiled the commemorative stone cairn to enthusiastic applause from the gathered crowd.
The cairn serves as a time capsule, containing school badges, caps and USB drives with children's stories. The King also laid a wreath at the war memorial and observed a minute's silence in honour of the fallen.
Sculptor George Sweeney, 69, expressed his pride in the creation, which took over four and a half months to complete using local sandstone.
King Charles asked Robbie McGovern if he had any 'buzzing' between his ears.
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King Charles shared a chuckle with some of the cadets.
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"They wanted something special to mark the centenary of the memorial gardens," he said. "Because of what it represents, I feel very proud and an honour and privilege. I hope the King likes it. I hope it gets royal approval."
Queen Camilla separately visited Maggie's cancer care centre at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy in her role as the charity's President. The Queen, 77, greeted founder and chief executive Dame Laura Lee with a warm embrace.
Her Majesty praised the centres as "brilliant" for patients and their families, saying: "There is something so special about them." She described the work of Maggie's 24 centres nationwide as "invaluable".
The Queen met Euromillions winner Christine Harkness, who helped establish Maggie's Fife in 2006 with her £161million lottery prize and now serves as honorary patron. Also present were Sarah Brown and journalist Kirsty Wark, both honorary patrons of the charity.
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