As the royal household's representative in Edinburgh, the Lord Provost is granted a level of access to the monarch greater than anyone else in the city.
Dating back to the 14th century, it is a role rooted in tradition, pomp and circumstance and guarantees a meeting with the monarch every year.
Over centuries, Lord Lieutenants who have served the capital, of which there have been 256, have welcomed Kings and Queens to Edinburgh for Royal Week, a celebration of Scottish culture, community and achievements held each July.
