Palace of Holyroodhouse
2nd July, 2024
The King this morning was received in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost) and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, when the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost surrendered to The King the Keys of the City, which His Majesty returned to him.
A Guard of Honour found by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under the command of Major Neil Cargill, was mounted in the garden.
The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers and the High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were on duty.
Afterwards The King was received inside the Palace by the Hereditary Keeper (the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon).
His Majesty held an Investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse today.
Mrs Alison Johnstone MSP (Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament) was received by The King this afternoon.
Mr Alan Simpson, winner of the annual shooting event of The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers, was presented to His Majesty this afternoon and received The King’s Prize.
The Queen was present.
The King and Queen gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were present.
The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers and the High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were on duty.
The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, the British Army Band Tidworth and the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society played selections of music during the afternoon.
The Queen this afternoon held a Reception in celebration of Scottish Literature at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Kensington Palace
2nd July, 2024
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, this morning attended the Lawn Tennis Association Tennis Awards at the National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15.
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