Queen Elizabeth reflects on deep affection she and Prince Philip shared for Scotland

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip spent many summers at the royal residence in Scotland, Balmoral Castle, often joined by members of the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday and reflected on the “deep and abiding affection” she and her late husband, Prince Philip, shared for Scotland.

The 95-year-old monarch arrived for the ceremony with her son, Prince Charles, and his wife, Camilla, who in Scotland are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. The ceremony in Edinburgh began with the royal mace and the Crown of Scotland being brought into the chamber.