Queen She looked extremely excited to make an unexpected return to work today after traveling to Scotland for her first public duties since Platinum Jubilee.
He is in Edinburgh with his family members for his traditional week-long events north of the border, including a meeting with Her Excellency Nicola Sturgeon.
The 96-year-old, who has cut back on public engagements due to mobility issues, was all smiles as she attended Keys’ historic ceremony – the traditional opening of Holyrood week for the royal family.
The Queen, who is deeply attached to Scotland, has attended the event in Scotland with her youngest son, Edward, and his wife, Sophie, known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar. Is Happening. Holyroodhouse’s Palace.
In this ceremony the King is handed over the keys to the city and welcomed into the ‘Ancient and Hereditary Kingdom of Scotland’. The Guard of Honor was presented by the Balaclava Company, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Her Majesty is expected to hold several events this week – and will meet with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during her stay.
Her children, including Prince Charles, will support her throughout the week – but Prince Andrew will stay away because of a dispute over his agreement with Virginia Roberts Giuffre – the victim of his friend Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.
The Queen smiles as she arrives in Edinburgh today – continuing her public duties – for the first time since her birth anniversary
Her Majesty seemed pleased to be present at the ceremony – her first public duty since missing most of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this month
The Ceremony of the Keys is the first of several events the monarch will attend during her visit to Scotland, including a meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The Queen seemed delighted to attend the ceremony at the Palace of Holyrood House, her first public appearance in weeks
The Queen attends the Key Ceremony at the Palace of Holyrood House in the Scottish capital
In Scotland the Queen is being supported by Wessex (Sophie and Edward to her left). Prince Charles will be in Scotland this weekend
His Excellency the Lord Provost speaks to Robert Aldridge at the ceremony in Edinburgh
At the ceremony the Lord Provost gives the Emperor the keys to the city of Edinburgh (pictured). Then the emperor ceremonially returns the keys (right), handing them over to the elected officials of the city.
Prince Edward smiles at his mother as he supports her in her duties this week
And Her Majesty looked happy at work this morning despite the rain falling in Edinburgh
Wearing a powder blue silk wool coat and Stewart Parvin dress, which was teamed with a Rachel Trevor-Morgan hat, the Queen was symbolically offered the keys to the city by Edinburgh Lord Provost Robert Aldridge.
Tradition dictates that the emperor return them, handing them over to the elected officials of the city for safekeeping.
The Queen’s youngest son, Edward, and his wife Sophie, known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar, were joined during their stay in Scotland.
The Guard of Honor was provided by the Balaclava Company, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, supervised by Edward on the palace courtyard during the ceremony.
The music was provided by the pipes and drums of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland and the bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
The visit follows the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the Queen, in which she pledged to continue serving the country “to the best of my ability, supported by my family”.
The visit follows a recent Platinum Jubilee celebration for the Queen, in which she pledged to continue her work ‘to the best of my ability’ supported by my family.
Charles, known in Scotland as the Earl of Rothesay, and the Princess Royal will attend a series of public events in Scotland in the coming days.
However, Andrew, known in Scotland as the Earl of Inverness, no longer performs public duties and will not participate.
It was revealed over the weekend that Queen He has defied the doctors by returning to the saddle of his beloved horses—he was seen just days later without the stick he had relied on until recently.
Nine months after he was advised to stop riding, the 96-year-old monarch is reportedly riding in Windsor.
Queen Elizabeth II meets Lord Provost Robert Aldridge at the Ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
The Lord Provost speaks to Her Majesty as officials salute the 96-year-old monarch
The Royal Regiment of Scotland during the ceremony of keys in the courtyard of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
Unspecified ‘mobility problems’ prevented her from participating in some Platinum Jubilee at the events of this month, and she was often seen using a stick during engagements.
She was also using a golf buggy to ‘walk’ her body. But she went ahead on Tuesday after meeting Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Windsor Castle without the help of a pole.
A source told The Sun that she had missed her ride for nine months, adding: ‘The Queen has enjoyed riding her horse again. Riding again after your health concerns are a wonderful sign. Doing so at 96 is quite doable.
The Queen often participated in Trooping the Color on Horseback, but in recent years the role has been taken over by members of her family.
She has been a committed equestrian since she was given a pony in 1929 at the age of three, and has been a dedicated horse racing owner and breeder throughout her adult life.