The King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland at a National Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday.
Ms Slater, MSP for Lothian, added that in a 21st century Scotland, the monarchy"is nothing to celebrate"."How can we justify a system that allows one family to enjoy so much unearned wealth and privilege at a time when millions of people have so little?"I want every child in Scotland to know they live in a genuine democracy and that they can achieve the highest office, regardless of which family they come from."1.
1.40pm: Military pipe and drums bands and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment move from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to West Parliament Square.2.05pm: Royal Procession leaves the Palace of Holyroodhouse.2.15pm: National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication begins.3.20pm: The King and Queen exit St Giles’ to a gun salute from Edinburgh Castle.
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