Thousands will line the streets as King Charles is presented with the Scottish Crown Jewels in a special service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh
- The Scottish Crown Jewels will be presented to the King in a special service
- Thousands of onlookers are expected to line the Royal Mile for the ceremony
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The Scottish Crown Jewels will be presented to the King in a special service of dedication and thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Thousands of onlookers are expected to line the Royal Mile for the ceremony, which will see the Honours of Scotland escorted from Edinburgh Castle the short distance to the cathedral by a people’s procession of 100 representatives from across the country.
But while the date of the service is still a closely-guarded secret, it seems that a government agency may accidentally have let the cat out of the bag.
Historic Environment Scotland sent an email to thousands of its members last week warning that Edinburgh Castle is due to be closed to the public on Wednesday, July 5, because of ‘anticipated ceremonial activity’.
It also warned that the Crown Room at the castle – which normally houses the Honours of Scotland, featuring the oldest Crown Jewels in the world – is due to be closed from July 4 to July 6.
The Scottish Crown Jewels will be presented to the King in a special service of dedication and thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh
It also warned that the Crown Room at the castle – which normally houses the Honours of Scotland, featuring the oldest Crown Jewels in the world – is due to be closed from July 4 to July 6
Last week, Buckingham Palace revealed that the King is due to be in Edinburgh hosting a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 4.
The priceless Honours of Scotland comprise the crown, sceptre and sword of state. The crown was made for James V, who first wore it at the Coronation of Queen Mary of Guise at Holyrood Abbey in 1540.
The crown has more than 40 precious gemstones. The 3 ft-long sceptre and the sword of state, which measures 5 ft, are even older, each dating from around 1500.
Last night the Scottish Government, Historic Environment Scotland and Buckingham Palace would not comment.
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