Following a tradition dating back to 1911, HM The King hosted his annual Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday 30 June. Accompanying the King were HM The Queen, HRH The Princess Royal and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Among the guests were those from all walks of life who selflessly serve our communities in Lanarkshire, often without public recognition. Not one of them seeks the limelight but without their dedication, resilience and quiet heroism, our communities would all be the poorer without their front-line contributions.
A select few of the Lanarkshire contingent were presented to Members of the Royal Family. They included NHS staff and a football coach from Motherwell, SSAFA caseworkers from Lanark and East Kilbride as well as a business woman from Biggar.
Entertained by the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society and the Bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and HM Royal Marines Scotland, guests enjoyed afternoon tea and the chance to chat with other guests from across Scotland as well as to members of The King’s Body Guard for Scotland otherwise known as The Royal Company of Archers. Thankfully, the rain held off, helping to make the day all the more memorable for the right reasons.
Attached are some photos of attendees from Lanarkshire .
