THE Queen has travelled to Scotland with members of her family for a week of events north of the Border.
The 96-year-old monarch, who has cut back on public engagements due to mobility issues, was in Edinburgh for the historic Ceremony of the Keys – the traditional opener to Holyrood week for the royals.
She was joined by her youngest son, Edward, and his wife, Sophie, known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar while they are in Scotland, for the event, which is taking place at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The ceremony traditionally sees the monarch handed the keys of the city and welcomed to her “ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland”.
Charles, the Earl of Rothesay, and the Princess Royal will all take part in a series of public engagements around Scotland over the coming days.
However, Andrew, known as the Earl of Inverness, no longer carries out public duties and will not be involved.
