Larkhill soldiers play key role in King Charles’ Scottish coronation

SOLDIERS from 47th Regiment Royal Artillery played a central role in the arrival of His Majesty King Charles III at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh.

The Ceremony of the Keys takes place at the start of the British monarch’s week-long residence in the forecourt of the palace where the sovereign is symbolically offered the keys to the city of Edinburgh.

This year, the Guard of Honour was provided by The Kings’ Bodyguard in Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) supported by the Pipes, Drums and Bugles of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland and The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

To mark the arrival of the King, a royal a 21-gun salute was fired by 10 (Assaye) Battery, 47th Regiment Royal Artillery.

Lieutenant Hattie Sumner, troop commander, said: “I feel very lucky to take part in such an occasion, especially coming from a regiment that doesn’t work with guns on a daily basis.”

47th Regiment Royal Artillery is part of the Watchkeeper Force under