The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, presented a new Standard to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards at Leuchars Station, Fife. Her Majesty was accompanied by The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex, attended a Garden Party at the Palace of
Holyroodhouse.
Royal Family
...and following that up with a more interesting selection, the Tudor Rose! (If you can make it out there.) This one came mysteriously on the scene in 2012 and was used regularly for a couple years. We haven't seen it since 2014.
Royal Family
I love the pink and blue flowers on this dress - though, as I often would, I'd lose at least one thing from the hat.
The Queen, Honorary Air Commodore, hosted a reception for No. 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force. The Duke of York and Earl of Wessex were present. Also today, The Queen held an Investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
No. 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron RauxAF Badge Royal Family
The Queen has been Honorary Air Commodore of this Squadron since she was Princess Elizabeth, in 1951. She has worn this badge to multiple occasions with the group. On a shield suspended from wings, it appears to incorporate the triple-towered castle present in the Squadron's badge (below). That castle is similar to the one present in the Arms of Edinburgh.
The Queen arrived at the Palace of
Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, at the start of her annual week of Scottish
engagements. Her Majesty was presented with the Keys of the City which
she returned in the traditional Ceremony of the Keys. A Guard of Honor
mounted in the Forecourt of the Palace was reviewed.
Royal Regiment of Scotland
Yellow and blue begins another packed week for Her Maj, who's looking good after cancelling an appearance at a service for the Order of St Michael and St George last week because she didn't feel well. This is the start of Holyrood Week, her annual week of engagements in Scotland where she will be based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
To get things started, she went with her usual choice given this ceremony includes the military: the appropriate regimental badge.
The Queen presented awards and hosted a reception for the Queen's
Young Leaders at Buckingham Palace. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were also present.
We'll cover The Duchess of Sussex on the other blog tomorrow; for now, we've got Her Maj in her customary cheery floral and a splash of diamonds and pearls. This is already the Diamond and Pearl Navette Brooch's third appearance of the year. Will it make a run for the 2018 favorites list?
