That’s a wrap- having completed his duties the Lord High Commissioner has started his journey home. The Holyrood Guard has finished and took the opportunity to get a team photo against a historic backdrop. The SCOTS Lyon Court Alastair Bruce Army HQ Scotland

BKA OC The SCOTS Lyon Court Army HQ Scotland Please pass my thanks to all personnel delivering this unique Scottish ceremonial, for The King’s Lord High Commissioner, at #EdinburghCastle & Palace of #HolyroodHouse

How lovely it is that the golden rule which says “Treat others as you would like to be treated in similar circumstances” is a universal principle and how amazing it would be if we all conformed our actions and pronouncements to it”. #Blessings 🌼

Limited tickets remain for the Society’s festive concert, with the Choir of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, on 12 December. Book now to join us at the Signet Library for an evening of much loved music from across the world and centuries. All welcome. eventbrite.co.uk/e/ws-society-c…

Congratulations to WS Fellow, Alexander McCall Smith, who has been honoured as Knight Bachelor in HM The King’s New Year Honours list, 2024. The award recognises his service to literature, academia and charity. Heartfelt congratulations from all at the WS Society. #honours

#OTD in 1952, photographer Dorothy Wilding took the first official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II after her accession.

Make your summer job an extraordinary experience. Join the team in Edinburgh who bring the magnificence of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to life for thousands of visitors. Find a role that best suits you and apply today: bit.ly/2A7dBhU

Queen Elizabeth II was born on this day in 1926. This image of the then Princess Elizabeth, taken in 1942, will be part of our new Royal Portraits exhibition opening at The King’s Gallery, London on 17 May. bit.ly/3TZ3zrd

Newhaven-on-Forth, Saturday morning

The new Royal Portraits exhibition charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day through more than 150 items from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives. Open from 17 May at The King’s Gallery, London. bit.ly/4bzXFnt

Blue skies over The Palace of Holyrood as The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh take part in the Ceremony of The Keys this afternoon

🗝️ Over the weekend, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took part in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This follows The Duke of Edinburgh’s appointment as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2024.

🗝️ Today, at the traditional Ceremony of the Keys, The King was welcomed into the city of Edinburgh, 'your ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland' by the Lord Provost, who offers him the keys of the city.

🎖️Today, The King presented honours to extraordinary people from Scotland during an Investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Meet some of the recipients 👇

The annual Arrival Parade and Ceremony of the Keys is when His Majesty The King symbolically receives the keys to the City of Edinburgh 🗝️ Read more ⬇️ army.mod.uk/news-and-event…

🫖☀️ The King and Queen, along with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, have welcomed around 8,000 Scots to the gardens of Holyroodhouse. Guests at the Garden Party represent all walks of life and have all made a positive impact in their community.

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 HM The King inspects personnel from the British Army 🇬🇧's Royal Regiment of Scotland at Holyroodhouse, launching the annual royal visit to Scotland. From ceremonial parades to frontline operations, the excellence of our Armed Forces is clear in every aspect of their service.

Celebrating men and women who have contributed so much to life in Scotland at this special ceremony in Edinburgh today. Congratulations to the newest Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Thistle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The King and Queen with The Prince of Wales (known as The Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland) and The Duke of Edinburgh following the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh today.

Last night we were delighted to welcome our Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to fulfil the prestigious role as Salute Taker for this year's Show, Journeys. #EdinTattoo #Journeys The Royal Family