Each year, the monarch traditionally spends a week - known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland - at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This year's is shorter than in previous years due to the general election.
The King has begun his official stay in Scotland by receiving the keys to the city of Edinburgh - which is celebrating its 900th anniversary. The monarch took part in the Ceremony of the Keys in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, his official residence in the Scottish capital. He was welcomed by the lord provost, city councillor Robert Aldridge, after arriving by helicopter with the Queen. Mr Aldridge presented the keys on a red velvet cushion, which the King symbolically touched.
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Pipes and Drums of 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland were on parade for the occasion. The King walked past the guard of honour, casting his eye over the servicemen and stopping to talk to some of them. He also spoke to members of the military bands. An investiture ceremony also took place on Tuesday, where author Sir Alexander McCall Smith was knighted. The writer and creator of The No.
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