The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles.
The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s defence of Christianity. A Sword of State symbolises the monarch’s power to use the state against its enemies and the duty to…
Looking back at the history of the Honours of Scotland, it would seem that they have spent more time hidden in the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh Castle, than they have out in the open.
The Honours of Scotland are the oldest pieces of regalia in the British Isles. The…
On the last weekend before the Coronation, Westminster Abbey hosted a special service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny, a crucial piece of the ceremony.
On Saturday, 29th April, on the day that also marked the 12th wedding anniversary of the Prince and…
Death Gun Salutes ring out to mark the passing of The Queen
10th September 2022
All around the world, tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II have been too many to count. Her troops, the Armed Forces that she was the Head of for 70 years, have joined those homages with gun salutes.
On September 9th 2022, at 1pm, Death Gun Salutes took place around the UK and Overseas Territories and Dependences. All of them consisted of 96 shots, one for each year of Her Late…
Lower the drawbridge, the military is taking over the castle! Over 900 performers have descended upon Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh for the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Princess Anne, Edinburgh Tattoo Royal Patron, got a sneak peek of the opening number when…
Perched atop Castle Rock, the ancient volcanic plug that towers above the city of Edinburgh, sits the most besieged place in Britain.
Edinburgh Castle has served as a military fortress, royal residence, and prison of war, but today it stakes its claim as the most-visited…
