The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh looked in high spirits as they took part in the Ceremony of the Keys, while visiting the Scottish capital.
Prince Edward, 60, and his wife Sophie, 59, were all smiles as they visited the Palace of Holyroodhouse and took part in the tradition, which occurs every time the monarch or his official representative makes an official visit to the city.
The late Queen’s son was also seen walking alongside British Army Reservist Major General Alastair Bruce for the occasion.
He then received the keys to the city of Edinburgh from Lord Provost Councilor Robert Aldridge during the event.
Photos from the day showed Sophie and Edward beaming as they were welcomed into the ornate ceremony.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh looked in high spirits as they took part in the Ceremony of the Keys, while visiting the Scottish capital.
The Duchess looked effortlessly elegant in an emerald dress with textured patterns. The A-line skirt, collar detail and cinched waist created the perfect sophisticated ensemble.
She paired her outfit with beige stilettos and accessorized it with a matching green clutch.
Sophie pulled her blonde locks into an effortless updo and kept her makeup sleek and summery.
Meanwhile, Edward looked dapper in a navy suit and salmon tie, and wore black leather shoes to finish off the look.
Earlier this week, the couple became the first members of the royal family to visit a new memorial statue of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Duke and Duchess were visiting Oakham, Rutland, in the East Midlands.
They went to the city library, which now houses the first memorial statue of the late monarch, Edward’s mother, presenting her beloved corgis at her feet.
The couple were the first royals to see the eye-catching eight-foot bronze statue, and the duchess couldn’t resist petting the corgis as she spoke to the crowd.
Prince Edward, 60, and his wife Sophie, 59, were all smiles as they visited the Palace of Holyroodhouse and took part in the tradition, which occurs every time the monarch or his official representative makes an official visit to the city.
Edward received the keys to the city of Edinburgh from Lord Provost Councillor, Robert Aldridge, during the event.
Photos from the day showed Sophie and Edward beaming as they were welcomed into the ornate ceremony.
The couple seemed in high spirits as they received the keys to the city during today’s event.
The Duke was delighted to receive the keys to the city during the ceremony at the Palace
The couple were seen attending the ceremony while enjoying a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Duke and Duchess seemed in high spirits as they attended the event in Edinburgh on Friday.
Edward and Sophie took a moment to look at the statue in silence and take in the significant tribute to the late monarch.
Sophie was dressed for the weather in a chic cream coat, which she paired with green straight-leg pants and an orange bag.
She looked as stylish as ever as she twisted her blonde locks into a sleek updo and added a tangerine-colored bag as an accessory.
Meanwhile, her husband also dressed up for the occasion, adding a tweed jacket to his look.
The Duchess looked effortlessly elegant in an emerald dress with textured patterns. The A-line skirt, collar detail and cinched waist created the perfect sophisticated ensemble.
She paired her outfit with beige stilettos and accessorized it with a matching green clutch. Sophie pulled her blonde locks into an effortless updo and kept her makeup sleek and summery.
The late Queen’s son was also seen walking alongside British Army Reservist Major General Alastair Bruce for the occasion.
Sophie opted for a bright green dress as she attended the ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
At the event, the Duke and Duchess received the keys to the city during their visit to the Scottish capital.
The Key Handing Ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh took place today, during the visit of the Duke and Duchess
They arrived in Oakham by helicopter before heading to Oakham Castle shortly after 11am, where they met children from local primary schools.
There, they were welcomed by the leader of the town hall and presented with a double horseshoe, a tradition for members of royalty who visit the area.
Despite the bad weather, crowds turned out in droves to see King Charles’ younger brother and waved Union Jack flags.
Prince Edward displayed his friendly and affable nature as he spoke to locals in Oakham Hall, who had sat under an umbrella to watch him pass by.
‘It’s this house, right?’ Edward joked as the delighted crowd burst out laughing.