News · 27 June 2026

King Charles opens Scottish Parliament's seventh session

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will formally open the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday, with a ceremony featuring pageantry and poetry. The event, which starts at 11:30 AM, marks the beginning of the new parliamentary session. The Crown of Scotland will be escorted from Edinburgh Castle, and the King will address the chamber.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 June 2026 at 5:56

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