Palace of holyroodhouse
The Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history.
Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Explore the Palace’s close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
During ‘Holyrood Week’ (or ‘Royal Week’ as it’s known in Scotland), The Queen lives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse while attending meetings and visiting Scottish regions. Her Majesty’s stay in Edinburgh usually takes place from the end of June to the beginning of July. Then the Scottish variant of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom is flown, and the Royal Company of Archers forms Her Majesty’s ceremonial bodyguard.
Presentation of the Keys
At the start of The Queen’s visit, the Palace forecourt is transformed into a colourful parade ground, where 700 guests stand to watch the enactment of an ancient ceremony, the Presentation of the Keys of the City of Edinburgh. On her arrival in the forecourt, The Queen is presented with a red-velvet cushion, on which rests the great key of the city. It is handed to The Queen by the Lord Provost, who welcomes Her Majesty formally and pledges the city’s loyalty. Her Majesty then hands back the key for safekeeping.
Garden Party
The Queen entertains around 8,000 guests from all walks of Scottish life at the Garden Party during Holyrood Week. Her Majesty also holds Investitures in the Great Gallery and audiences in the Morning Drawing Room. The Queen also carries out a wide range of official engagements elsewhere in Scotland.
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