Smiling Queen makes public appearance in Scotland to take part in Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Queen Elizabeth II travels to Scotland for week of events

The 96-year-old monarch takes part in the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh.

Queen Elizabeth in Scotland for a week of royal events

Queen Elizabeth II, 96, made a surprise appearance on Monday in Edinburgh, Scotland, as part of a traditional week of royal events planned with several members of her family.

Queen Elizabeth II travels to Scotland for week of events

Queen Elizabeth II travelled to her official residence in Scotland on Monday to open a week of traditional events, starting with an ancient ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Queen Elizbeth II travels to her official residence in Scotland for week of events

Queen Elizabeth II traveled to her official residence in Scotland on Monday to open a week of traditional events, starting with an ancient ceremony at the

Elizabeth II travels to Scotland for traditional week of events

The Queen reappears in public, now on a trip to Scotland for the traditional Hollyrood week, a series of events that celebrate the culture and community of that country of the kingdom.

The Queen travels to Edinburgh for traditional week of Scottish events

It is a scene has has become far from guaranteed in recent months as the Queen has increasingly been forced to forego public engagements for ‘virtual’ meetings due to her ongoing mobility issues.