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…
The Crown of Scotland will be presented
to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will
mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a
coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of
Scotland and the Crown involved has a…
King Charles III will take part in a very
special and historic ceremony in Edinburgh during which he will be
presented with the Honours of Scotland. A National Service of
Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral will take place on July 5th
2023, where the King will be…
The King and Queen have got the big party
started for the NHS as it marks a major milestone in its history.
With just hours to go until the National Health Service turns 75,
Their Majesties joined a special celebration at the Royal Infirmary
of Edinburgh. Queen Camilla cut the birthday cake as the NHS in
Scotland continued its events for this landmark anniversary.
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The King appeared emotional as he toured
the Royal Yacht Britannia, the first time he has returned to the
ship since his accession. His Majesty took a tour of the yacht
which is now in permanent dock in Edinburgh. The visit came at the
start of Holyrood Week, the…
They are the oldest Coronation regalia in
any part of the United Kingdom and as the reign of King Charles III
begins, they will be presented to His Majesty in an historic
ceremony. The Honours of Scotland will be ceremonially handed to
The King in a service at St.
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 Honours are the Crown of
Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State. They have not been used
the crown a monarch since Charles…
The Crown of Scotland is part of the
Scottish Crown Jewels, also known as The Honours of Scotland. It is
the oldest crown in the United Kingdom and amongst the oldest in
Europe. Commissioned by James V in 1540, goldsmith John
Mosman remodelled the crown from an earlier…
The Crown of Scotland will be presented
to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will
mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a
coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of
Scotland and the Crown involved has a…
King Charles III will be presented with
the Honours of Scotland at a National Service of Thanksgiving that
will be held at St. Giles’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. It will be an
historic moment in his reign. The Honours are colloquially known as
the Scottish Crown Jewels. Aside from a few specific occasions,
they are normally held in the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Castle dominates…
