Edinburgh, July 5.
Edinburgh is thronged with sightseers from all parts of Scotland today on the occasion of 'Their Ma-Jesties' arrival on the Coronation State visit which will last.a week.
Thig.is the first visit of a Scotswoman as Queen of England since Henry I married Matilda in the 12th century, Princess Street, where the Royal train arrived after a night's journey from London, was gaily decorated, King George wore the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet with the Green Riband of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. Queen Elizabeth wore a forget-me-not blue hat and dress. Their Ma-jostles were accompanied by. the Young Princesses Elizabeth and Mar-garer Rose.
An imposing reception ceremony was carried out at the, station, including the historic ceremony ai profferring to the King the two great silver Keys of the City of Edinburgh by the Lord Provost, while the local salute boomed from the Castle.
The Royal party then proceeded to the Palace of Holyroodhouse along a route lined with the pick of the Scottish Regiments and other Service detachment, A number of important functions will be held during the visit of the King and Queen.—Reuter.
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