King Charles thanks Cairngorms firefighters in statement for himself and Queen Camilla

King Charles III issued a statement on behalf of himself and Queen Camilla on 16 September 2026 thanking firefighters, volunteers and landowners who tackled the Cairngorms wildfire. At An Lochan Uaine, he said they were 'appalled by the devastating impact of wildfires this summer' and offered 'admiration and appreciation' to those who brought the fires under control.