The new King faces a stiff challenge to make the monarchy relevant to the everyday lives of Scots. The institution remains popular but this reflects the service provided by the late Queen more than anything else.
Young people in particular struggle to reconcile modern values with a hereditary head of state and it is not difficult to understand their concerns. Yesterday, which saw the King presented with the Honours of Scotland, was a case in point.
It was a day of pomp, pageantry and prayer, weeks after the coronation in London. But despite being well attended, the contrast between the lavish celebration and the cost-of-living struggles faced by many was stark.
