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King and Queen Mark Kirkcaldy War Memorial Centenary and Dedicate Elizabeth II Memorial Stone

They braved torrential rain to unveil a time-capsule cairn in Fife before attending a private dedication at St Giles' Cathedral.

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Overview

  • They unveiled a local sandstone cairn containing mementos at Kirkcaldy War Memorial Gardens to mark its 100th anniversary despite heavy downpours.
  • At Kirkcaldy Art Gallery the King met former prime minister Gordon Brown and pupils who contributed to the cairn’s time capsule.
  • In Edinburgh the royal couple held a private ceremony at St Giles' Cathedral to install a black slate stone commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s 2022 lying-in-state.
  • King Charles received Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to discuss civic and community priorities.
  • Holyrood Week will continue with further community engagements and cultural celebrations across Scotland in the coming days.