The REAL Queen of Scotland! Radiant monarch, 96, looks flashy as she attends a military parade promising loyalty to the monarchy – as Nicola Sturgeon prepares to announce the second independence referendum
- The queen (96) today attended the armed forces’ loyalty parade in Edinburgh
- She was portrayed radiant and sparkling after getting off the train alone
- Appearance comes as Nicola Sturgeon is ready to announce referendum plans
The Queen was radiantly photographed while attending an armed force parade in Edinburgh today.
Her Majesty, 96, joined the armed forces at the Palace of Holyroodhouse as they celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in Scotland.
The appearance came as Scotland’s Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon was planning to announce her plans for a second referendum. She will outline this afternoon how she intends to proceed with a second vote for Scottish independence, whether with or without Boris Johnson’s agreement.
But despite the possible constitutional crisis brewing, the queen looked sparkling as she was pictured at the celebrations.
And while wearing her now customary walking stick, a video of the monarch’s arrival showed her getting off the train alone, suggesting that her mobility may be good at the moment.
Her Majesty was happy to be in Scotland today (pictured) when she attended an armed force parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
As has become commonplace these days, Her Majesty (96) was photographed with a cane during today’s appearance
The monarch seemed to be in good spirits when she attended the parade in Edinburgh, and was photographed radiantly
From today’s celebrations was a parade and presentation of the key to Edinburgh Castle in the gardens of the palace.
The army, navy and air force were represented at the service, with a royal salute taking place when the queen arrived in the gardens.
Lord Lyon, King of Arms, then presented three senior representatives of the services to the Queen.
Three cadets joined them, representing each service, who would then parade the key to Edinburgh Castle across the gardens before being presented to Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, Governor of Edinburgh Castle.
Her Majesty wore a lavender coat with large ox-blood buttons and a matching hat, with the same button details for today’s Scottish look
The 96-year-old, pictured at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, will be in Scotland for a week of royal events to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee
Today’s ceremony, viewed by the Queen (photo) is part of the monarch’s traditional trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week
The major general then addressed the queen.
The act of loyalty and presentation of the key to Edinburgh Castle was the 200th anniversary of King George IV’s visit to Scotland in 1822.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Princess Royal will then present honors during an investment ceremony at the palace.
Among those who will be recognized will be James McGoldrick, the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Ross McEwan, the CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland.