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King Charles shares dram with First Minister John Swinney at reception celebrating Scottish business owners

The reception highlighted Scottish innovation and sustainability with leaders from technology, healthcare, and AI sectors, featuring award-winning Rosebank Distillery whisky.

  • On Monday, King Charles will host a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit in the Throne Room.
  • The reception in the Throne Room brought together entrepreneurs and investors, with the King and Mr Swinney meeting leaders from technology, healthcare and AI and showcasing Rosebank Distillery, Falkirk.
  • A whisky tasting opened the event, with Rosebank Distillery represented, and the King sampled a 31-year-old whisky he described as having a taste of toffee; Leonard and Tom Russell said the King expressed interest in their business.
  • Mr Russell said the King's attention brings businesses to wider notice, calling it a `remarkable thing`, while Rosebank Distillery said they were `honoured` to share their success with the King.
  • Meanwhile, the visit coincided with the Duke of Sussex's trial in London, with King Charles and the Queen in Scotland and Prince Harry appearing at the High Court in London, expected to give evidence on Thursday.
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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