King Charles launches Holyrood Week events in Edinburgh
The King was presented with the keys by Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge, who held them out on a red cushion, which the monarch symbolically touched.He will later hold an investiture ceremony and garden party at the palace, at the foot of the Royal Mile, alongside Queen Camilla.Those receiving honours will include Scotland's most decorated Olympian Duncan Scott (OBE), double Paralympic swimming champion Stephen Clegg (MBE) and artist Barbara Rae (Damehood).
Before the ceremony, the palace's gardens were transformed into a parade ground and the King met senior military and uniformed figures.He then received a royal salute before inspecting a Guard of Honour of soldiers from the Royal Company of Archers, who serve as the King's ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland.Also lined up was the Palace Guard made up of soldiers from Balaklava Company, 5 Scots, and the High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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