Charles planted The King’s Rose in the gardens developed by his grandmother the Queen MotherThe King has begun his summer break in Scotland by planting a royal rose at the Castle and Gardens of Mey in Caithness. During his time at the castle, Charles planted the King’s Rose, which was cultivated by David Austin Roses in partnership with The King’s Foundation and named in his honour, in the castle’s Diamond Jubilee Rose Garden. The Castle and Gardens of Mey was one of the beloved residences of the Queen Mother, who purchased the castle in 1952. It is now managed and run by The King’s Foundation, which oversees a range of green spaces with personal significance to the King. The Castle and Gardens of Mey will open to the public for tours from Wednesday August 12.