The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Current Events and Court Circular Part 3

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Blue skies over The Palace of Holyrood as The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh take part in the Ceremony of The Keys this afternoon

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

A Guard of Honour found by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland was mounted in the Forecourt.

Afterwards The Duke of Edinburgh was received in the Forecourt by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh when the Rt Hon Lord Provost surrendered to His Royal Highness the Keys of the City, which The Duke of Edinburgh returned to him.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and The Duchess of Edinburgh this evening held a Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

 - Court Circular || 17 May 2024

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The Duke of Edinburgh, as Lord High Commissioner of The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, attended a service to mark Pentecost, at St Giles Cathedral, in Edinburgh

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, today carried out the following engagements in Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness this morning opened the General Assembly at Assembly Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh.

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon held a Luncheon at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
His Royal Highness later visited Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket.

The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited CrossReach Sunflower Garden, Simpson House, 52 Queen Street.

His Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning departed from Edinburgh Airport for Italy and was received later upon arrival at Rome-Ciampino International Airport by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic (His Excellency the Rt Hon Edward Llewellyn).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Montecassino Abbey, Cassino.

The Duchess of Edinburgh later attended a Service of Remembrance and laid a wreath at Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery, Cassino.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic at the Residence in Rome. Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.

 - Court Circular || 18 May 2024

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, this morning attended Morning Worship in St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, this afternoon held a Luncheon at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service of Remembrance and laid a wreath at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cassino War Cemetery, Via Sant'Angelo, Cassino, and was received by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic (His Excellency the Rt Hon Edward Llewellyn).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon with Veterans and their families at Restaurant Angione, Sant'Angelo In Theodice, Cassino.

The Duchess of Edinburgh afterwards attended a Service of Remembrance and laid a wreath at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cassino War Cemetery.

Her Royal Highness this evening arrived at Edinburgh Airport from Italy.

Mr Alexander Stonor was in attendance.

 - Court Circular || 19 May 2024

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and The Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning attended Assembly Communion at Assembly Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Golspie Heritage Society, Station Road, Golspie, Sutherland.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Grantown Remakery, 44 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness-shire.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh afterwards visited the Bookmark, 34 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Legion Scotland Strathspey Club, 31 the Square, Grantown-on-Spey.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh later visited the Cairn Distillery, Craggan, Grantown-on-Spey.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception at Edinburgh City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh.

 - Court Circular || 20 May 2024

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STV News: School pupils on a tiny Scottish island entertained the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh by singing in Gaelic in the first Royal visit to the Isle of Coll in 12 years.

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STV News: School pupils on a tiny Scottish island entertained the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh by singing in Gaelic in the first Royal visit to the Isle of Coll in 12 years.

I think it's wonderful that the children of Coll sang in Gaelic to the Edinburghs. More power to them and to their teachers, and to others all over the world who are striving to keep once common languages alive.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and The Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements:

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty (Mrs Joanie Whiteford).

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh afterwards visited An Cridhe Community Centre, Arinagour, Isle of Coll.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Tiree School, Isle of Tiree, and were received by Mr Patrick Boyd (Deputy Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute).

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this evening held a Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

 - Court Circular || 21 May 2024