King Charles and Queen Camilla will be taking part in a series of events in Scotland, including a celebration of the 900th anniversary of the city of Edinburgh, as they host Royal Week from their official residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Royals in Scotland Key Events The King and Queen will take part in a series of events in Scotland, including a celebration of the 900th anniversary of the city of Edinburgh Author Sir Alexander McCall Smith is to be knighted at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to the Scottish capital for two days of royal engagements, from the King presenting awards at an investiture ceremony to the Queen hosting a reception for bookshop owners, writers and literary organisations. Each year the monarch traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland. Holyrood Week is shorter than in previous years as the General Election has meant the royal family has postponed any engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign”.
The King will begin his official engagements in Scotland by inspecting a guard of honour in the Palace of Holyroodhouse gardens, and then attending the Ceremony of the Keys, where he will be presented with the keys to the city. Later Charles will preside over the investiture ceremony where recipients include bestselling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith, creator of The.