Scotland is to mark the coronation of the King and Queen with a celebratory day featuring a special service, processions on the Royal Mile and a 21-gun salute fired from Edinburgh Castle.
The King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland at a National Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in the capital during Royal Week on Wednesday 5 July.
Prince William and Kate – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay – are also expected to attend events.
The honours will be collected from Edinburgh Castle by a People’s Procession, involving around 100 representatives from the likes of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, the Robert Burns Federation, Girlguiding and Scouts Scotland, and the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association amongst others.
It will be escorted by The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Shetland pony mascot Corporal Cruachan IV and supported by cadet musicians from the Combined Cadet Force Pipes and Drums, 51 Brigade Cadet Military Band.
The Royal Procession will travel from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the cathedral.
The famed Stone of Destiny will be moved from the castle to the cathedral for the service.
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At the end of St Giles’ service, a 21-gun salute will fire from the castle. A flypast by the Red Arrows will also take place.
The Royal Procession will then make its way back to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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There will be opportunities for the public to view the People’s Procession and the Royal Procession along the Royal Mile.
Details of the order of service and further information will be released in the coming weeks.
First Minister Humza Yousaf said: “Scotland will welcome the new King and Queen in July with a series of events to mark the coronation.
“A People’s Procession, a Royal Procession, a National Service of Thanksgiving and a gun salute will take place in Edinburgh.
“Representatives from many different communities and organisations in Scotland will take part in these historic events.
“People who wish to mark this historic occasion can get involved by watching broadcast coverage or viewing events in person. We will issue more information confirming how members of the public can access events in the coming weeks.”
