Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton smile after the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 5.Photo:YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
ThoughKing CharlesandQueen Camillawere crowned in London on May 6 in royal style, the ceremonial commemoration of the new reign was only revving up!The government of Scotland announced a few weeks later that the King and Queen’s coronation would becelebrated in Scotlandwith royal processions and a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5. The grand plan went off without a hitch on Wednesday, and you can catch up on the pageantry with all the best pictures.
ThoughKing CharlesandQueen Camillawere crowned in London on May 6 in royal style, the ceremonial commemoration of the new reign was only revving up!
The government of Scotland announced a few weeks later that the King and Queen’s coronation would becelebrated in Scotlandwith royal processions and a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5. The grand plan went off without a hitch on Wednesday, and you can catch up on the pageantry with all the best pictures.
01of 12Royal RambleMilitary members process at King Charles' coronation celebration in Edinburgh on July 5.Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesMounted military members trotted along the Royal Mile on the way to St. Giles' Cathedral, passing a mix of cheering well-wishers and anti-monarchy protestors.
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Royal Ramble
Military members process at King Charles' coronation celebration in Edinburgh on July 5.Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Mounted military members trotted along the Royal Mile on the way to St. Giles' Cathedral, passing a mix of cheering well-wishers and anti-monarchy protestors.
02of 12Here Comes the CrownThe crown of King James V of Scotland is carried into St Giles' Cathedral on July 5.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe crown of King James V of Scotland, the jewel of the Honours of Scotland suite, was carefully carried into the church for presentation to King Charles.Unlike his crowning at Westminster Abbey on May 6, the regal headpiecewas not placedon his head — andQueen Elizabethdid not wear it ather Scottish coronation celebrationin 1953 either.
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Here Comes the Crown
The crown of King James V of Scotland is carried into St Giles' Cathedral on July 5.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The crown of King James V of Scotland, the jewel of the Honours of Scotland suite, was carefully carried into the church for presentation to King Charles.
Unlike his crowning at Westminster Abbey on May 6, the regal headpiecewas not placedon his head — andQueen Elizabethdid not wear it ather Scottish coronation celebrationin 1953 either.
03of 12King Charles and Queen Camilla ArriveKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.Samir Hussein/WireImageDespite the unrest they surely spotted from the State Bentley on the way to St. Giles' Cathedral the King and Queen seemed to be in good spirits as they walked in.The royal couple coordinated in robes and regalia of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, the highest honor of chivalry in Scotland — which Charles appointed Camilla to just a few weeks ago.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Samir Hussein/WireImage
Despite the unrest they surely spotted from the State Bentley on the way to St. Giles' Cathedral the King and Queen seemed to be in good spirits as they walked in.
The royal couple coordinated in robes and regalia of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, the highest honor of chivalry in Scotland — which Charles appointed Camilla to just a few weeks ago.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Attend
Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Prince WilliamandKate Middleton(who you can call the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland!) followed behind the King and Queen in the Royal Rolls Royce and also smiled as they arrived.
05of 12Inside St. GilesThe National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe judges of Scotland sported traditional robes and wigs for the service and dedication, completing a congregation that included Scottish government leaders, members of the People’s Procession that walked the Royal Mile and other reps from charity and community groups.
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Inside St. Giles
The National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The judges of Scotland sported traditional robes and wigs for the service and dedication, completing a congregation that included Scottish government leaders, members of the People’s Procession that walked the Royal Mile and other reps from charity and community groups.
06of 12Church ServiceThe National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe royals followed along in the Order of Service, in a scene reminiscent of the crowning at Westminster Abbey.
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Church Service
The National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The royals followed along in the Order of Service, in a scene reminiscent of the crowning at Westminster Abbey.
07of 12Sharing a SmileKate Middleton and Prince William at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesPrincess Kate couldn’t resist a grin as her husband closely focused on the pamphlet.
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Sharing a Smile
Kate Middleton and Prince William at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Princess Kate couldn’t resist a grin as her husband closely focused on the pamphlet.
08of 12Love Tap!Queen Camilla, King Charles, Kate Middleton and Prince William at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.Peter Byrne - Pool/Getty ImagesIs that anotherlove tap? The Princess of Wales playfully patted Prince William’s butt in a rare moment of PDA.
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Love Tap!
Queen Camilla, King Charles, Kate Middleton and Prince William at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5.Peter Byrne - Pool/Getty Images

Peter Byrne - Pool/Getty Images
Is that anotherlove tap? The Princess of Wales playfully patted Prince William’s butt in a rare moment of PDA.
09of 12Royal RegaliaKatherine Grainger presents King Charles with the Elizabeth Sword at the coronation celebration on July 5.PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via GettyKing Charles was presented with theElizabeth Swordas part of the Honours of Scotland, which was recently commissioned and named after Queen Elizabeth after the 500-year-old original was deemed too delicate to handle.
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Royal Regalia
Katherine Grainger presents King Charles with the Elizabeth Sword at the coronation celebration on July 5.PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via Getty
PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via Getty
King Charles was presented with theElizabeth Swordas part of the Honours of Scotland, which was recently commissioned and named after Queen Elizabeth after the 500-year-old original was deemed too delicate to handle.
10of 12Crowning MomentPrince William and King Charles look at the crown of King James V of Scotland during the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe King appeared emotional as he looked at the Crown of King James V, ahistoric symbolof the strength of the (literally) United Kingdom, while Prince William, his eldest son and future successor, watched on.
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Crowning Moment
Prince William and King Charles look at the crown of King James V of Scotland during the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The King appeared emotional as he looked at the Crown of King James V, ahistoric symbolof the strength of the (literally) United Kingdom, while Prince William, his eldest son and future successor, watched on.
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Festive Flypast
Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast after the National Service of Thanksgiving.JOHN LINTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

JOHN LINTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
12of 12Grand FinaleKate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast after the National Service of Thanksgiving.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyThe royal family’s official Instagram account event gave an intimate glimpse behind the scenes, showing Charles, Camilla, William and Kate facing away from the camera as the Royal Air Force planes approached.“A flying finale to a wonderful day,” courtiers captioned the video clip.
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Grand Finale
Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast after the National Service of Thanksgiving.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
The royal family’s official Instagram account event gave an intimate glimpse behind the scenes, showing Charles, Camilla, William and Kate facing away from the camera as the Royal Air Force planes approached.
“A flying finale to a wonderful day,” courtiers captioned the video clip.
source: people.com