On Saturday, King Charles opened the new session of the Scottish Parliament, marking the seventh session of Holyrood since it was established in 1999.
The event started with the Crown of Scotland being escorted down the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle before the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brass ensemble performed a fanfare in the debating chamber.
The King will later hold an investiture ceremony and garden party at the palace, at the foot of the Royal Mile, alongside Queen Camilla, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal.
Those receiving honours will include forensic scientist Lorna Dawson, who was awarded a damehood in the New Year Honours, and New Seekers singer Eve Graham, who becomes an MBE for services to the music industry.
Simon Milne, regius keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, also receives a knighthood for services to botany, conservation and horticulture.
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