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| King Charles greets crowds as Scotland's royal week begins | King Charles 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 was greeted by crowds as he arrived in Scotland for a special week of events. | King Charles III was greeted by crowds as he arrived in Scotland for a special week of events. |
| He met two Fair Queens in Bo'ness, Falkirk, before travelling to Edinburgh where he was presented with the keys to the city. | He met two Fair Queens in Bo'ness, Falkirk, before travelling to Edinburgh where he was presented with the keys to the city. |
| Earlier a practice procession was held in the capital's Old Town ahead of a special ceremony of thanksgiving. | Earlier a practice procession was held in the capital's Old Town ahead of a special ceremony of thanksgiving. |
| King Charles will be presented with the Scottish crown jewels during the event at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday. | King Charles will be presented with the Scottish crown jewels during the event at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday. |
| Follow King Charles III's coronation celebration service in Edinburgh | |
| 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 |
| Among those who met the King on Monday was Bo'ness Fair Queen, Lexi Scotland, who was wearing her ceremonial robes and a crown. | Among those who met the King on Monday was Bo'ness Fair Queen, Lexi Scotland, who was wearing her ceremonial robes and a crown. |
| She was joined by May Garrow, 99, who won the title in 1936. | She was joined by May Garrow, 99, who won the title in 1936. |
| Afterwards Ms Garrow said: "I've never actually shook hands with him before. I'll not wash that hand anymore." | Afterwards Ms Garrow said: "I've never actually shook hands with him before. I'll not wash that hand anymore." |
| The King then met with Sustainable Thinking Scotland, which operates from Kinneil House on the outskirts of the town. | The King then met with Sustainable Thinking Scotland, which operates from Kinneil House on the outskirts of the town. |
| The organisation grows sustainable food which in turn is given for food parcels. | The organisation grows sustainable food which in turn is given for food parcels. |
| King Charles III attended a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, to mark 25 years since her arrival in Edinburgh | King Charles III attended a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, to mark 25 years since her arrival in Edinburgh |
| Later the King took part in the Ceremony of the Keys on the Palace of Holyroodhouse forecourt before he joined former Royal Yacht Britannia sailors in reviving an old navy tradition. | Later the King took part in the Ceremony of the Keys on the Palace of Holyroodhouse forecourt before he joined former Royal Yacht Britannia sailors in reviving an old navy tradition. |
| The King drank a tot of rum as he returned to the vessel the Royal Family called home at its dock in Leith. | The King drank a tot of rum as he returned to the vessel the Royal Family called home at its dock in Leith. |
| 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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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| Coronation of King Charles III | Coronation of King Charles III |
| Queen Camilla | Queen Camilla |
| Leith | Leith |
| Bo'ness | Bo'ness |