Freedom of Caithness For Prince Charles

HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay is to be granted the Freedom of Caithness.

At a meeting of The Highland Council, members agreed to bestow this honour to His Royal Highness in 2008, the year of his 60th Birthday. 

Since the death of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, The Prince has maintained a strong royal connection with her former private residence at the Castle of Mey, continuing her tradition of spending time in the summer there, and engaging with various aspects of local community life.  In addition, through his North Highland Initiative, His Royal Highness continues to be actively involved in promoting the Caithness and North Highlands area at a national level.

The Queen Mother was granted the Freedom of Wick in 1956 and The Freedom of the District of Caithness in 1990.

Convener of The Highland Council, Sandy Park said: “The Highland Council is  delighted to bestow this rarely granted honour on HRH The Prince Charles in recognition of his long and close association with Caithness and his commitment to promoting the North Highlands nationally.  We look forward to hosting a special award ceremony later in the year to mark this honour.”