The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh opened the Queensferry Crossing at South Queensferry near Edinburgh on September 4th. This was the Duke’s first official engagement since retiring last month.
Embed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesAt the south of the Crossing The Queen & The Duke are met by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and @NicolaSturgeon, First Minister of Scotland. pic.twitter.com/l7o6fSqewg
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At the south of the Crossing The Queen & The Duke are met by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and @NicolaSturgeon, First Minister of Scotland. pic.twitter.com/l7o6fSqewg
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017The Royal Company of Archers, who have served as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland since 1822, line the route. pic.twitter.com/41hWu6KXSe
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The Royal Company of Archers, who have served as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland since 1822, line the route. pic.twitter.com/41hWu6KXSe
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017Embed from Getty ImagesThe Queen & The Duke meet some of the 10,000 people who have been involved in the building of the bridge, which took 6 six years to finish. pic.twitter.com/YC9SUXr9J2
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The Queen & The Duke meet some of the 10,000 people who have been involved in the building of the bridge, which took 6 six years to finish. pic.twitter.com/YC9SUXr9J2
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017Many local school children have come to see the new bridge - tomorrow 10,000 children & community group members will be able to walk over. pic.twitter.com/JDGPpQqhwy
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017
Many local school children have come to see the new bridge - tomorrow 10,000 children & community group members will be able to walk over. pic.twitter.com/JDGPpQqhwy
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017Embed from Getty ImagesAfter a moderator from The Church of Scotland blesses the Bridge, The Queen officially opens the Queensferry Crossing. pic.twitter.com/kiD4V3K7uO
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After a moderator from The Church of Scotland blesses the Bridge, The Queen officially opens the Queensferry Crossing. pic.twitter.com/kiD4V3K7uO
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017On the South side of the Queensferry Crossing, The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were met by Councillor Frank Ross, the Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh and Lord Lieutenant, and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. They then met representatives of Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) and schoolchildren and there was a blessing by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland before the Queen cut a ribbon to open the bridge.
Embed from Getty ImagesAs The Queen and The Duke travel over the new Queensferry Crossing, the @rafredarrows perform a spectacular flypast. pic.twitter.com/n16ZnlnzJP
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As The Queen and The Duke travel over the new Queensferry Crossing, the @rafredarrows perform a spectacular flypast. pic.twitter.com/n16ZnlnzJP
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017Safely on the north side of the Crossing at the Cube Arena, The Queen gave a speech to celebrate the opening of the new bridge. pic.twitter.com/muTthUQmUp
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017
Safely on the north side of the Crossing at the Cube Arena, The Queen gave a speech to celebrate the opening of the new bridge. pic.twitter.com/muTthUQmUp
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 4, 2017Afterwards, the Queen and Duke crossed the new bridge to the Cube Arena on the North side where the Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of the Queensferry Crossing and gave a speech, saying “The Duke of Edinburgh and I are delighted to be able to join the people of Scotland, to celebrate this extraordinary achievement“. There was a traditional folk performance and a poem reading before the presentation of a gift and a posy. The Queen and Duke meet FCBC staff before departing.
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The Queen wore a blue coat and hat, pairing her customary Three Strand Pearl Necklace with Queen Mary’s Thistle brooch.
Wow! That is one magnificent bridge! Another thing to add to my wish list for when I visit Scotland for the Military Tattoo! The Queen looked lovely in blue and her brooch is amazing. It was also very nice to see Prince Philip still supporting his wife, even though he’s retired. Love it!