The key to the castle was then given to the Queen by Maj. Gen. Alastair Bruce of Klionaihi, the governor of Edinburgh Castle. He was assisted by three cadets at the palace stables door.
The Majesty addressed to the Queen, “We, the service members of His Majesty’s army, are bound by a vow to you, your heirs, and his successors, and for your graceful acceptance, the key to His Majesty’s Royal Palace in Edinburgh. Will provide. “
She replied: “I will return this key to the custody of my governor of Edinburgh Castle. Thank you for the symbolic allegiance of our army and convinced of your faithful loyalty to your vows. doing.”