Honours of Scotland
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The Honours of Scotland, informally known as the Scottish Crown Jewels, are the regalia that were worn by Scottish monarchs at their coronation. Kept in the Crown Room in Edinburgh Castle, they date f
The Crown of Scotland at the Royal Opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2011
James IV with his regalia in 1507. Tableau at Edinburgh Castle.
Saving the Honours from Oliver Cromwell. Tableau at Edinburgh Castle.
Rediscovering the Honours in 1818. Tableau at Edinburgh Castle.
Scottish Sword of State
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The Sword of State, also referred to as the Papal Sword, is a ceremonial sword that served as part of the Honours of Scotland but ceased being formally used in 2022. It was presented to the King of Sc
Honours of Scotland
…Scotland is present at each Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament. The Honours of Scotland consist of the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre, and the Sword of State. The gold crown was made in Scotland and, in its present form, dates from 1540. The sword and sceptre were made in Italy as gifts to James IV from the…
The Sword of State and its scabbard are on the left side in this photograph from the 1860s
A depiction of the rediscovery of the sword in 1818