Before King Charles’ appearance in Scotland for Royal Week, the Royal Family on Monday shared a look back at the tradition in which the monarch celebrating Scottish culture.
Sharing multiple historic pictures, Royal Family’s Instagram account explained Royal Week, also known as Holyrood Week, and its significance.
“Originally founded as an Augustinian monastery in 1128, Holyroodhouse has witnessed centuries of Royal history, acting as the Sovereign’s official residence in Scotland since the 16th Century. Thousands of visitors are welcomed to the Palace each year to explore the historic State Apartments and beautiful gardens,” read the caption accompanying the Instagram post.
Each year, the Monarch spends a week visiting various regions in Scotland, meeting Scots from all walks of life and hosting thousands at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in recognition of their good work.
Known in Scotland as ‘Royal Week’, and to others as ‘Holyrood Week’, these visits celebrate Scottish culture, achievement and community. Holyrood week normally takes place from the end of June to the beginning of July.
Holyrood Week always begins on the forecourt of Holyrood Palace with the Ceremony of the Keys. The King is welcomed into the city of Edinburgh, ‘your ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland’ by the Lord Provost, who offers him the keys of the city.