King Charles III and Queen Camilla will receive the Honours of Scotland in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. Their Majesties, joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, will be at St. Giles’ Cathedral in the city where they will be presented with the oldest Crown Jewels in the United Kingdom. It’s a day of history and spectacle – here’s your hour by hour guide to the Scottish Coronation of The King.
The People’s Procession
Around 100 people representing many different aspects of Scottish life will take part in a procession from Edinburgh Castle to St. Giles’ Cathedral. They are escorted by the Royal Regiment of Scotland and musicians from the Combined Cadet Force Pipes and Drums, 51 Brigade Cadet Military Band. Leading them is the mascot of the Royal Regiment, the pony, Corporal Cruachan IV.
1.15pm The People’s Procession leaves the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle
1.30pm The People’s Procession arrives at West Parliament Square and St. Giles’ Cathedral
The Procession of the Honours of Scotland
The oldest Crown Jewels in the UK, including the Crown of Scotland, are kept at Edinburgh Castle. They will be processed through the streets of the city ahead of the presentation which marks the Coronation of King Charles III. A military and police escort will accompany them on a rare foray outside the castle walls that have protected them for centuries.
1.40pm The Honours of Scotland leave the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle.
1.40pm As the Honours of Scotland begin are processed through Edinburgh, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiments and military bands leave the Esplanade on their way to St. Giles’ Cathedral
1.50pm The Honours of Scotland arrive at St. Giles’ Cathedral ahead of the Presentation to His Majesty King Charles III
The Royal Procession of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
2.05pm King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the Palace of Holyroodhouse in procession to St. Giles Cathedral. The heir to the throne, the Duke of Rothesay, with the Duchess of Rothesay, join the procession
2.10pm King Charles and Queen Camilla, with the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, arrive at St. Giles’ Cathedral
The Presentation of the Honours of Scotland
2.15pm The National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication begins at St. Giles’ Cathedral. The Honours of Scotland will be presented to His Majesty at around 2.40pm.
3.00pm As the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication draws to a close, The Lord Lyon speaks of the Stone of Destiny, brought to St. Giles for the Presentation of the Honours of Scotland. The Stone is one of the oldest symbols of the Monarchy in Scotland and an important national emblem.
3.15pm The National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication ends with The King and Queen leading the procession out of the Cathedral.
The Gun Salute for King Charles III and Queen Camilla
3.20pm The King and Queen leave St. Giles’ Cathedral as Royal Gun Salute is fired at Edinburgh Castle
The RAF Flypast
3.40pm The RAF performs a fly past in honour of the Scottish Coronation of King Charles III
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