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.
She is in Edinburgh with her family members for her traditional weeklong 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 the historic ceremony of Keys – the traditional opening of Holyrood week for the royal family.
The Queen, who is deeply attached to Scotland, has attended the event in Scotland, 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 is welcomed into the ‘Ancient and Hereditary Kingdom of Scotland’. The Guard of Honor was presented by the Balaclava Company, the 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 – a victim of his friend Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.
The Queen smiles as she arrives in Edinburgh today while continuing her public duties – her first since her birth anniversary
Her Majesty seemed pleased to be 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 his 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 keys 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
Her Majesty speaks to Lord Provost 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 formally 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 His Majesty looked happy at work this morning despite the rain falling in Edinburgh
Dressed in a powder blue silk wool coat and Stewart Parvin dress, paired 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 city’s elected officials for safekeeping.
The Queen was joined by her youngest son, Edward, and his wife Sophie, known as the Earl and Countess of Fourfar, 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, which was supervised by Edward on the castle’s forecourt 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 a recent Platinum Jubilee ceremony 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 ceremony 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 attend.
It was revealed over the weekend that Queen She has defied doctors by coming back into the saddle of her beloved horses – just days after she was seen without the stick she has 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 on the forecourt 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 even using a golf buggy to ‘walk’ her corpse. But after meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Windsor Castle on Tuesday without the aid of a stick, she went further.
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 concerns about his health is a wonderful sign. To do so at 96 is quite remarkable.
The Queen often took part in Trooping the Color on Horseback, but in recent years the role was 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 race owner and breeder throughout her adult life.