Gallery: Queen Elizabeth in Scotland for Holyrood Week (224 hits)
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are in Scotland for the next few days to mark the annual Holyrood Week. There will be several engagements, including a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland.
“The week always begins with the Ceremony of the Keys, the ceremony at which The Queen is received in the city of Edinburgh by the City Chamberlain. Her Majesty is given the keys of the city and is welcomed to ‘your ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland,’ ” according to the official website of the British monarchy. “An Investiture ceremony is held in the Great Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to enable Scottish residents whose achievements have been recognized in the twice-yearly Honours List to collect their honours from Her Majesty in their home country.”
