This came after the Queen arrived in Edinburgh for Royal Week earlier today. She was accompanied by Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, for a traditional ceremony to kick off the week of engagements. But in response to the visit, one user accused the royal family of “bombarding Scotland” for it.
Liz Willdridge (@staffordgirl) wrote on Twitter: “Their staff and families are going to love bomb Scotland.
“Hope everyone is tested for Covid before they enter our country.
“Hope they tell Lizzie how the MAJORITY of Scotland jubbly left her stupid weekend and ignored all those stupid programs.”
Another user, Akasan Siwo (@AkasanSiwo) described the royals as “unelected illiterate”.
They wrote: “The last time the queen was in Scotland, she was yelled at.
“Since then, her health has started to deteriorate.
“Scotland will be the first to come out of the union after the Queen is over.
“Why do a bunch of unelected illiterates who call themselves royalty hold the head of state of any country?”
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But tradition dictates that she return the keys and entrust their preservation to Edinburgh’s elected officials.
The Queen’s decision to travel to Scotland’s capital today was only confirmed this morning, amid her ongoing mobility problems.
The 96-year-old monarch has reduced a number of commitments in recent months due to the problems.
Royal Week usually involves a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, but officials have confirmed that the Queen will not be attending this year.
Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Countess Sophie of Wessex will host the party in her place.
The queen is expected to stay in the Palace of Hollyroodhouse – her official residence in Edinburgh – until July 1.