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| King greets crowds as Scotland's royal week begins | King greets crowds as Scotland's royal week begins |
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| King Charles III meets members of the public during his visit to Kinneil House, marking the first Holyrood Week since his coronation | King Charles III meets members of the public during his visit to Kinneil House, marking the first Holyrood Week since his coronation |
| King Charles III has arrived in Scotland in preparation for being presented with Scotland's crown jewels. | King Charles III has arrived in Scotland in preparation for being presented with Scotland's crown jewels. |
| Rehearsals have been held in Edinburgh before a special ceremony of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday. | Rehearsals have been held in Edinburgh before a special ceremony of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday. |
| An early morning practice procession was staged in the capital's Old Town on Monday ahead of the event. | An early morning practice procession was staged in the capital's Old Town on Monday ahead of the event. |
| The celebrations mark the first Holyrood Week since his coronation in May. | The celebrations mark the first Holyrood Week since his coronation in May. |
| An early morning practice procession has been held in Edinburgh's Old Town | An early morning practice procession has been held in Edinburgh's Old Town |
| On Monday, the King took part in the Ceremony of the Keys on the palace forecourt where he was presented with the keys to the city. | On Monday, the King took part in the Ceremony of the Keys on the palace forecourt where he was presented with the keys to the city. |
| King Charles and Queen Camilla are also expected to visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland, seeing a newly stitched panel dedicated to the couple. | King Charles and Queen Camilla are also expected to visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland, seeing a newly stitched panel dedicated to the couple. |
| Before the service at St Giles on Wednesday, there will be both a royal procession and a people's procession along the Royal Mile. | Before the service at St Giles on Wednesday, there will be both a royal procession and a people's procession along the Royal Mile. |
| Watch: Soldiers rehearse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile ahead of Scottish coronation event | Watch: Soldiers rehearse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile ahead of Scottish coronation event |
| Watch: Soldiers rehearse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile ahead of Scottish coronation event | Watch: Soldiers rehearse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile ahead of Scottish coronation event |
| The people's procession will consist of about 100 people representing different aspects of Scottish life. | The people's procession will consist of about 100 people representing different aspects of Scottish life. |
| The Stone of Destiny will be present at the ceremony in St Giles' Cathedral, where the King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland. | The Stone of Destiny will be present at the ceremony in St Giles' Cathedral, where the King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland. |
| Afterwards there will be a gun salute at Edinburgh Castle and a flypast by the Red Arrows. | Afterwards there will be a gun salute at Edinburgh Castle and a flypast by the Red Arrows. |
| Each year the monarch traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland. | Each year the monarch traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland. |
| King Charles III received the Keys to the City of Edinburgh from Lord Provost Councillor Robert Aldridge during the Ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse | King Charles III received the Keys to the City of Edinburgh from Lord Provost Councillor Robert Aldridge during the Ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse |
| Edinburgh City Council has said those wishing to view the processions should plan ahead. | Edinburgh City Council has said those wishing to view the processions should plan ahead. |
| Lord lieutenant Robert Aldridge said: "The eyes of the world will be upon us once again as we mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla." | Lord lieutenant Robert Aldridge said: "The eyes of the world will be upon us once again as we mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla." |
| He warned residents to expect disruption across the city, particularly in the Old Town. | He warned residents to expect disruption across the city, particularly in the Old Town. |
| "We're working with our partners to manage this as best we can and to keep residents, businesses and visitors updated on the events," he added. | "We're working with our partners to manage this as best we can and to keep residents, businesses and visitors updated on the events," he added. |
| "For those who wish to enjoy the royal and people's processions, I urge you to please plan ahead and keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the latest advice and guidance." | "For those who wish to enjoy the royal and people's processions, I urge you to please plan ahead and keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the latest advice and guidance." |
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| Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| Coronation of King Charles III | Coronation of King Charles III |
| Queen Camilla | Queen Camilla |