King Charles III was overcome with emotion as he kicked off Holyrood Week events in Edinburgh on Tuesday, July 1.
Wearing a grey suit with a white shirt and a colourful striped tie, the 76-year-old King received the keys from Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge in the historic ceremony.
The royal family shared emotional moments on their official Instagram account with a note about the King's honour, stating: "Today, the historic Ceremony of the Keys took place in the Gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse."
It added: "Dating back centuries, this tradition symbolises Edinburgh welcoming its monarch. The Lord Provost presented the Keys of the City to His Majesty, who returned them for safekeeping."
The palace also wrote: "The King’s Bodyguard Scotland, established in 1822 during King George’s visit, formed the Guard of Honour. Music was provided by The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and their Pipes and Drums, accompanying this traditional royal ceremony in Scotland."
During the trip, the monarch was greeted by musicians from the Royal Regiment of Scotland and senior military and uniformed figures.
The King's first engagement was the traditional Ceremony of the Keys in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, his official residence in the Scottish capital. He's also set to hold an investiture ceremony and garden party at the palace, at the foot of the Royal Mile, alongside Queen Camilla.