Many of you are not, I know, on "social media", so here are some shots from what has been a very joyful and busy Royal Week at Holyroodhouse. Although HM was not able to attend the Installation of the new members of the Order of the Thistle, at which the Duke of Rothesay accompanied by the Princess Royal presided, the Queen was clearly relaxed and enjoying the less processional events at the Palace.
The Governor of the Castle, Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, presented the Key of the Castle to the Queen, the very same key which his predecessor, General Sir Robert Abercromby had presnted to George IV in 1822.
Later, there was a "Reddendo", a custom begun in the reign of Queen Anne, when the monarch was presented with a gift, known as a "Reddendo" from the Royal Company of Archers, the Archers then assembling with the Duke of Rothesay for a spectacular photograph
You can watch the Reddendo parade HERE.
Some of the Thistle Procession can be seen HERE.
