Andrew McAvoy, who documents his outdoor adventures shared the moment on YouTube
A cyclist has shared footage of the moment he bumped into King Charles near Balmoral.
The King was walking along a footpath on Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire when a group of mountain bikers spotted him.
Andrew McAvoy, who documents his outdoor adventures online shared the moment on YouTube.
The video was posted on his McTrail Rider YouTube channel on Monday.
During the surprise meeting, McAvoy said that he and his friends were travelling to Gelder Shiel - known as the Ernie's Bothy or the Royal Bothy.
Charles replied: "I'm so glad it works. I think because it is really nice.
McAvoy said: "Yeah, it's looking looking lush compared to what it was two years ago.
The King responded: "No we used to, with my father and sister. It's occasionally used nowadays by another generation."
When asked if he was enjoying his summer holiday in the area, Charles said: "Yes. It is wonderful up here.
King Charles is currently in France for a three-day State Visit.
Today the King became the first UK monarch to speak in the French Senate.
