The King and Queen will embark on a series of official engagements in Edinburgh as Royal Week begins in Scotland. Charles will start his visit by receiving a Royal Salute and inspecting The King's Bodyguard Scotland at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The monarch will then participate in the traditional Ceremony of the Keys, which formally welcomes him to the Scottish capital. Lord Provost Robert Aldridge will present the Keys to the City of Edinburgh to the King, who will return them for safekeeping.
Investiture ceremony honours recipients
The King will preside over an investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday. Notable recipients include artist Barbara Rae, who was awarded a damehood for services to art in the New Year Honours.
Scotland's most decorated Olympian, Duncan Scott, will become an OBE for services to swimming. Swimmer Stephen Clegg, who won two gold medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, will also attend to receive his MBE for services to swimming.
Traditional Royal Week celebrations
The monarch traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse each year in what is known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland. This annual tradition sees the royal family carry out various official duties and ceremonies in the Scottish capital.
Later on Tuesday, the King and Queen will host guests at a garden party at the palace. The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will join them for the event.
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