Thousands will line the streets as King Charles receives the Scottish Crown Jewels at a special service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh
The Scottish Crown Jewels will be presented to the King at a special service of dedication and thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Thousands of spectators are expected to line the Royal Mile for the ceremony, which will see the Honors of Scotland escorted from Edinburgh Castle a short distance to the cathedral by a popular procession of 100 representatives from around the country.
But while the date of the service is still a closely guarded secret, it appears that a government agency accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
Historic Environment Scotland sent out an email to thousands of members last week warning that Edinburgh Castle will be closed to the public on Wednesday 5 July due to ‘anticipated ceremonial activities’.
It also warned that the Crown Room at the castle – which normally houses the Honors of Scotland, containing the oldest crown jewels in the world – will be closed from July 4 to July 6.
The Scottish Crown Jewels will be presented to the King at a special service of dedication and thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh
It also warned that the Crown Room at the castle – which normally houses the Honors of Scotland, containing the oldest crown jewels in the world – will be closed from July 4 to July 6.
Last week, Buckingham Palace announced that the King will host a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 4 in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s priceless honors include the Crown, Scepter and Sword of State. The crown was made for James V, who first wore it at the coronation of Queen Mary of Guise at Holyrood Abbey in 1540.
The crown has more than 40 precious gems. The 1 meter long scepter and state sword, which is 1.5 meters long, are even older, each dating from around 1500.
Last night the Scottish Government, Historic Environment Scotland and Buckingham Palace declined to comment.