A new sword will be presented to King Charles when he receives Scotland's Crown Jewels at a ceremony in Edinburgh. On Thursday, craftsmen unveiled the new sword, named The Elizabeth after the late Queen, who died in September 2022.
The King is to be presented with the Honours of Scotland at a national service of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 5, but will be given the new sword on the Monday before.
The Elizabeth is to fill the gap left by the Sword of State, otherwise known as the Papal sword, which has not been used at public events in recent years due to its deteriorating condition.
