The King & Queen and Members of The Royal Family will visit Scotland for the Scottish Royal Week
Posted by Karen on June 22, 2026, 3:05 pm
Tuesday 30th June – Friday 3rd July 2026
On Tuesday 30th June, the traditional Ceremony of the Keys will take place in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, marking the start of Royal Week. His Majesty will then host an investiture at the palace. Later that day Their Majesties, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal, will host a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
On Wednesday 1st July, the King and Queen, the Duke of Rothesay and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral.
The Order of the Thistle is the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland, recognising sixteen Knights with the highest honour in the country and recognises Scottish men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life.
On Friday 3rd July, the Duke of Edinburgh will host a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award celebration in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. (Royal Website)