Princess Anne wears traditional robes for special honours in Scotland
Princess Anne was present for a traditional ceremony in Scotland today (30 June) alongside her brother, Prince Charles.
The Princess Royal attended a service and procession through central Edinburgh for the Order of the Thistle, described as “the highest chivalry in Scotland,” by the official Royal Family social media accounts.
It goes on to detail that the honour, “recognises sixteen Knights: Scottish men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life.”
Princess Anne and Prince Charles attended the ceremony wearing traditional robes and hats, complete with a large gold chain over the shoulders and white plume feather in each hat.
The Royal Family are in Scotland for Holyrood week or Royal week, as it is referred to in Scotland. A number of events and ceremonies are taking place to celebrate Scottish culture and its people, attended by various members of the extended Royal Family.
The Queen arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Monday (27 June) for a special ceremony to commence the week, supported by her youngest son Prince Edward and his wife, the Countess of Wessex (or the Earl and Countess of Forfar, as they are known as when in Scotland).
Yesterday (29 June) saw the royals gather together for the Palace of Holyroodhouse Garden Party.
Photographs of the event were shared to official social media channels and showed Princess Anne, the Earl and Countess of Forfar and Prince Charles chatting to guests in the grounds of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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