King Charles Begins Shortened Holyrood Week with Ceremony of the Keys

Events in Edinburgh mark the city's 900th anniversary and include military honors, literary celebrations, and royal investitures.

King Charles received the keys to the City of Edinburgh in a traditional ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Royal Family's engagements were reduced to two days due to the general election, focusing on Edinburgh's 900th anniversary.
The King inspected a guard of honor and received a royal salute from Balaklava Company, 5 Scots.
Literary figures, including Sir Alexander McCall Smith, will be honored at a reception hosted by Queen Camilla.
Prince William will join the King and Queen for an Order of the Thistle ceremony at St Giles' Cathedral.