04 July 2018

Holyrood Week: Audiences and Garden Party

The Queen received the First Minister of Scotland and the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament for audiences at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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After two days of badges, Her Maj makes up for it with a two brooch day. Starting out with a classic, Queen Victoria's Bow...

Engagement and Wedding Rings 


The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex, attended a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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...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.

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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.