The Red Arrows are set to arrive in Edinburgh for another spectacular air show as King Charles comes to Scotland.
King Charles is coming to the Scottish capital to be presented with the Honours of Scotland in a tradition dating back to the early 19th Century.
Charles's arrival will be marked with a flyover by the Red Arrows with a number of other events set to take place on the day.
What are the Honours of Scotland?
The Honours of Scotland are effectively Scotland's Crown Jewels and consist of a crown from 1540, a sceptre from 1494 and a sword from 1507.
With a crown having existed during the reign of Robert the Bruce, his son David II and all subsequent Stewart Kings, it is likely the current crown was remodelled from this older one.
The crown can be seen in its pre-1440s form in a portrait of James IV before changes were made over the years.
The sceptre is effectively a ceremonial rod and was a gift from Pope Alexander VI. The Sword of State was gifted by Pope Julius II in recognition of James' defence of Christianity.
Why is King Charles being presented with the Honours of Scotland?
The Crown Jewels of Scotland are being presented to King Charles III and Queen Camilla to mark their Coronation which took place in May.
Presenting the Honours to newly crowned British monarchs has been a tradition since their rediscovery in the 19th century when they were removed from the sealed-up Crown Room in Edinburgh Castle.
The first time the Honours were presented to a British head of state was in 1822 during King George IV's visit to Scotland.
When will the Red Arrows fly over Edinburgh for the arrival of King Charles III?
The Red Arrows are to fly over Edinburgh in the direction of Edinburgh Castle towards the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
This comes after a procession from Edinburgh Castle (where the Honours of Scotland are kept) to St Giles' Cathedral. There will also be a 21 Gun Salute before the flypast.
The flypast is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at around 3:40 pm. The service in the cathedral will end at 3:15 pm.
Find out more on the Scottish Government website.
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