John Swinney has confirmed King Charles III will be the head of state if Scotland voted for independence in any future referendum.
The Deputy First Minister was asked about the SNP's position on the monarchy ahead of the Charles' first visit as King to the Scottish Parliament later today.
The King and the Queen Consort will arrive in Edinburgh later today where they will join the procession of the Queen's coffin from Holyroodhouse to St Giles Cathedral.