Queen and Prince Philip cheered in their ceremonial robes for Order of the Thistle service
THE Queen and Prince Philip donned magnificent ceremonial robes as they took part in the Order of the Thistle service today.
The royals were cheered by onlookers as they attended the ceremony in Edinburgh
The royal couple was cheered on by onlookers in Edinburgh as they attended the thanksgiving ceremony at St Giles' Cathedral.
Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh were both wearing ceremonial mantles of the order, a long flowing dark blue and white gown with a large feathered hat and an extravagant gold and green chain.
Princess Anne and Prince William were also greeted by a trumpet fanfare as the procession started.
It went through the cathedral leading to the Thistle Chapel, a small ceremonial space founded in 1911.
The Queen even found time to share a joke and a smile with one of the Knights of the Order as they left the cathedral.
They wore ceremonial mantles of the order
The Order of the Thistle is the highest order of chivalry in Scotland
But with temperatures hitting 19C (66F), a member of the band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland collapsed during the procession and had to be helped up by colleagues.
The Order of the Thistle is the highest order of chivalry in Scotland
The Order of the Thistle is the highest order of chivalry in Scotland and the Royal Family are members.
It honours Scottish men and women who have held public office or contributed in a particular way to public life.
Earlier this year, the Thistle Chapel reopened to the public after a spate of thefts forced its closure for more than a year.