Royal visit to celebrate quarter century at The Scottish Parliament

Their Majesties the King and Queen visited The Scottish Parliament to celebrate with MSPs the quarter century of devolved government in Edinburgh.

His Majesty the King and Queen Camilla attend the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament

The newly elected Scottish Conservative leader, Russell Findlay MSP, meets His Majesty the King as he attends the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament

His Majesty the King is joined by Her Majesty the Queen as he addressed MSPs during the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. 28 September 2024. Pic- Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

First Minister John Swinney MSP adddresses the Chamber in response to an address by His Majesty the King to MSPs during the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. 28 September 2024. Pic- Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

His Majesty the King is presented with the Crown of Scotland by the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon during the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. 28 September 2024. Pic- Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the Scottish Parliament to mark the 25th anniversary.

Picture FRASER BREMNER

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the Scottish Parliament to mark the 25th anniversary.
Scottish Parliament Holyrood Edinburgh.
Scotland Scottish politics.
Saturday 28 September 2024.

Picture FRASER BREMNER

Scottish soldiers at the anniversary event

Their Majesties The King and Queen left the Palace of Holyroodhouse with a Guard of Honour provided by the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland and musical accompaniment from The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland to make their way to the entrance of Parliament.

Earlier the Crown of Scotland left Edinburgh Castle under escort from a Half Guard of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) and a Half Guard of F CompanyScots Guards led by the Pipes, Drums and Bugles of the 2^nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland and The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The Escort to the Crown passed the War Memorial at the City Chambers, each Half Guard giving ‘Eyes Left.’

Soldiers from both the SCOTS DG and Scots Guards lined the route as the procession arrived at Parliament. As Their Majesties entered Parliament VIPs included Commander 51^st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland, Brigadier Jody Davies MBE.

Throughout the day, Balaklava Company, 5^th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Scots Guards took up guard at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle, respectively.