King Charles has laughed off an encounter with a bawling baby during a visit to an important visit to RAF Lossiemouth.
The moment came as the monarch was visiting the airbase in northern Scotland to mark the reformation of Britain’s vital Number 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron.
Amid the military pomp of ceremony, Charles came unstuck as he greeted assembled well-wishers including a mother and her baby.
Making his way along the line, the standard pleasantries were quickly interrupted by the cries of the infant who appeared less than impressed with the proceedings.
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King Charles was able to laugh off an encounter with a baby who wasn't as pleased to greet him as others
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A video captured the moment the mother attempted to calm her child while speaking to the King, who was clad in full Air Force uniform.
Looking to what appeared to be other family members, Charles smiled and made a remark which amused many of those gathered.
The efforts of the baby’s mother nor the King’s presence appeared to calm the child as they continued to wail.
Undeterred, Charles and the parent continued their conversation.
The moment occurred while meeting people during his visit to RAF Lossiemouth
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Elsewhere at the ceremony, the monarch presided over a ceremonial parade and a flypast before delivering a speech to personnel.
The proceedings honoured Number 42 Squadron, historically designated as a torpedo bomber unit, which was reformed at the Scottish airbase.
Tuesday's Stand-Up Parade marks the official reconstitution of the squadron, with Charles’s presentation of the unit’s Standard making the significant milestone.
It was just one part of the monarch's comprehensive tour of the vital military instillation.
The King's visit marked the reformation of Britain’s vital Number 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron.
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RAF Lossiemouth is one of Britain's two Quick Reaction Alert facilities, maintaining round-the-clock vigilance over UK airspace.
Following the ceremonial affair, the monarch viewed one of the nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft stationed at the base.
He also spoke with Poseidon flight crews and inspected cutting edge systems designed for detecting, identifying and tracking maritime targets.
The multi-purpose aircraft serves various operational roles, from anti-submarine warfare operations to surveillance missions and search and rescue deployments.
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The King presented the regiment with their standard in a ceremonial handover
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Lossiemouth is also the base for both Typhoon fighter jets and the Poseidon maritime patrol fleet, positioning it as a vital component of national defence infrastructure.
Before his departure, King Charles greeted young people and their families participating in the Airplay Youth support initiative.
The programme serves children residing on the base or in surrounding communities near the RAF site.