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🎖 In addition to the 16 Knights and Ladies, The Prince of Wales and The Princess Royal attended as ‘Extra’ Royal Knights of the Thistle. pic.twitter.com/CULDg8jjM9

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 30, 2022

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The Prince of Wales (Duke of Rothesay in Scotland) was joined by the Princess Royal and Sir Timothy Laurence for the Service of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on June 30th. The Order of Thistle is the highest Order in Scotland and the second highest Order in the United Kingdom, and it’s service is held every two years.

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The Duke of Buccleuch presents a Reddendo to the Queen. During HM's reign, the traditional Reddendo of a pair of arrows on a velvet cushion has been replaced with other gifts including a brooch in 1952, a glass vase in 1976 and a pen tray in 2006. 📷 @belperbarlow #HolyroodWeek pic.twitter.com/6gj9wYTifC

— Majesty/Joe Little (@MajestyMagazine) June 30, 2022

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Later, the Prince of Wales joined the Queen (wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad Brooches) for The Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland Redondo Parade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, after which the Queen was presented with a ‘Reddendo’ from The Royal Company of Archers – who are Her Majesty’s Body Guard in Scotland. The Royal Family hosted a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse the previous day.