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To commemorate the beginning of Royal Week in Edinburgh, Queen Camilla held a meeting with author JK Rowling at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Their conversation centered on a mutual enthusiasm for literature and emphasized the vital role that encouraging children to read plays. Royal Week, also referred to as Holyrood Week, is celebrated every July in the Scottish capital, showcasing Scotland’s culture, community, and accomplishments.
The festivities were officially launched by King Charles III, who participated in the Ceremony of the Keys at his official Scottish residence. This annual event includes traditional elements such as an investiture ceremony and a garden party held in Holyrood Park. According to a Royal Family statement shared on social media, the Queen and Rowling expressed a strong dedication to promoting reading for pleasure among young people. They stressed how access to books is crucial for opening opportunities for future generations.
King Charles made a grand entrance into Edinburgh via helicopter, where he was welcomed by a guard of honour from the Balaklava Company, part of the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland. The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, formally presented the keys to the city on a red cushion. Aldridge welcomed the King with the words: “We, the Lord Provost and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, welcome Your Majesty to the capital city of your ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland, and offer for your gracious acceptance the keys of Your Majesty’s good city of Edinburgh.” In response, the King ceremonially returned the keys, affirming his trust in the city’s custodians.
Before the Ceremony of the Keys, the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were transformed into a parade ground where the King met with senior military officials and inspected a royal salute provided by the Royal Company of Archers, who act as his ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland. He also engaged with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney and Kenneth Gibson, the new presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament. The King later opened the new session of the Scottish Parliament, marking its seventh since establishment in 1999. The day’s celebrations featured music by the band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Pipes and Drums of the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland. The royal events continued with an investiture ceremony and garden party at Holyrood Palace, where notable honours were bestowed upon figures including Dame Lorna Dawson for forensic science, singer Eve Graham for contributions to the music industry, and Simon Milne for his work in botany, conservation, and horticulture
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