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Silver Jubilee visit May 1977: Queen Elizabeth
Unknown, 1977, Photograph
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Silver Jubilee visit May 1977: Queen Elizabeth
Silver Jubilee visit May 1977: Queen Elizabeth
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12552
Title
Silver Jubilee visit May 1977: Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
Description
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh walk along a covered walkway. They both wear ceremonial robes and chains around their necks, and black caps with large white feather plumes. The train from the Queen's gown is held up by a page boy who is walking behind her.
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Unknown
Date
1977
Size
23.7 x 30.3 cm
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Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh walk in procession to St Giles Cathedral for the installation of Prince Charles as a Knight of the Thistle.
The Thistle Chapel was designed by Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, and added to the south-east corner of St Giles Kirk in 1909-11. It is a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, hosting its ceremonies and services. The Order of the Thistle is the highest honour in Scotland. Opinions vary as to its origins, but the order certainly dates from at least the 15th century, and possibly as far back as the 9th. The honour fell out of use around the time of the Reformation and was revived first by James II and VII in 1687, and then again by Queen Anne in 1703. The order is bestowed on Scottish men and women who have held public office or made a significant contribution to the nation.
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