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Scottish Parliament Opens Seventh Session with King Charles and Queen Camilla in Attendance
The monarchs will attend the ceremonial opening at Holyrood on Friday, followed by meetings with political leaders and a cultural programme featuring new Gaelic poetry and youth performances.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled to attend the ceremonial opening of the Scottish Parliament's Seventh Session at Holyrood. The event marks the formal start of the new parliamentary term. Upon arrival at Queensberry House, the King and Queen will be greeted by Edinburgh's Lord Lieutenant, the Presiding Officer, and Deputy Presiding Officers.
They will then proceed to the Garden Lobby for meetings with First Minister John Swinney and leaders from Scotland's political parties. The Scottish regalia, comprising the Mace, Elizabeth Sword and Crown of Scotland, will be carried into the Chamber during a ceremonial procession.
A specially composed fanfare by Sir James MacMillan KT CBE will accompany the procession, with John Logan conducting the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Brass Ensemble.
The Presiding Officer will deliver opening remarks before King Charles formally declares the seventh parliamentary session open. First Minister John Swinney will then respond to the King's address. " Young Scots will line the route as a Guard of Honour when King Charles and Queen Camilla depart for the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The royal couple previously visited Holyrood in September 2024 for the parliament's 25th anniversary celebrations.
