On July 5, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh along with Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex were at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland to participate in the “… Thistle ceremony…”

Today’s event was special because His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge was “… installed as a Knight of the Thistle”  by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

According to the Telegraph newspaper:

The short ceremony took place within the internal Thistle Chapel and was broadcast through speakers to those in the cathedral.

The Queen said: ‘It is our pleasure that His Royal Highness the Prince William, Earl of Strathearn, be installed a Knight of the most ancient and most noble Order of the Thistle.’

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Sources: Royal.gov.uk and Telegraph

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Glasgow Cathedral in Scotland on July 4, 2012 as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

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On July 3, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Isles of Scilly.  According to the official website for the Prince of Wales, the royal couple began their day with the opening of the Five Islands School:

… a year after The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of the new sports hall on the site.  Their Royal Highnesses were escorted around the new building, visiting both primary and secondary classrooms, by the acting headteacher Liz Duffy-Griffiths.

The school – the only secondary on the Isles of Scilly – has more than 250 students, providing education for the communities of St Mary’s, Bryher, St Agnes, St Martin’s and Tresco.

Duchess of Cornwall also visited the “… Isles of Scilly Veterinary Support Group (IOSVSG)  formed in 2007 by a group of volunteers committed to raising money for better equipment and surgery facilities.”  

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Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex was at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey on July 2, 2012, to attend the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show according to the official website for the British monarchy.  Whilst there she admired beautiful flowers, plants and mingled with various guests.

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And, finally, the British newspaper, Telegraph, has a nice story about the Countess of Wessex and her sense of style.  Click here to read the article in its entirety.

Source: Royal.gov.uk

On July 2, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh began their visit to Scotland as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The day began with Her Majesty attending the 2012 Ceremony of the Keys held at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.  Afterward, Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh “… officially re-opened the Scottish National Portrait Gallery…” where they viewed various items on display and signed the guest book.

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Source: Royal.gov.uk

On July 2, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall began their visit to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

This afternoon, the royal couple officially opened the “… £35 million community-led regeneration project in one of the most impoverished parts of Cornwall” known as the Heartlands Community Regeneration Project.

The royal couple also had a chance to visit a local food market in the Heartlands.  Whilst there the Prince of Wales:

… stopped for a taste of pie and a pint of Betty Stogs ale – produced by Skinners Brewery in Truro – and expressed his love of locally produced food-stuff.  [While] The Duchess bought a couple of treats from the market, including five shortbread teddy bears for her grandchildren and a cushion.

Tomorrow, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Isles of Scilly where they will open a new school, attend meeting with the Isles of Scilly Local Action Group, open the new Bryher Shop and Post Office, and much more.

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Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk