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Queen looked resplendent as she took part in ceremony at St Giles' Cathedral
Duke of Cambridge and Princess Royal also wore ceremonial robes for service
Thistle Service takes part once every two years to install new members of Order

Published: 06:33 EDT, 6 July 2018 | Updated: 09:19 EDT, 6 July 2018

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The Queen donned her full regalia to attend the Thistle Service in Edinburgh today, accompanied by Prince William and Princess Anne.

The 92-year-old monarch looked resplendent in her traditional green velvet robes and white-plumed hat as she took part in the ceremony at St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital.

Her Majesty looked in good spirits this morning despite having to wear the heavy robes in the hot weather.

Both the Duke of Cambridge, 35, and the Princess Royal, 67, also wore ceremonial robes and feathered hats as they attended the service.

The Queen donned her full regalia to attend the Order of the Thistle service in Edinburgh today

The 92-year-old monarch was accompanied by her grandson Prince William, who also donned his ceremonial robes

The Thistle Service takes place once every two years to install new members of the Order of the Thistle, the highest honour in Scotland.

Ahead of the church service, there is a procession to St Giles' Cathedral through Edinburgh town centre.

After the service, the Queen hosts a reception at the Signet Library, which is followed by lunch at Hollyrood Palace.

This year, Sir Richard Scott, the Duke of Buccleuch and Queesnberry, and Sir Ian Wood will be installed into the order.

The Duke of Cambridge, 35, is himself a member of the Order of the Thistle, following an appointment by Her Majesty

Princess Anne, who is also a member of the Order, also wore her velvet robes and a white-plumed hat as she took part in the ceremony

The procession to St Giles' Cathedral begins at the Signet Library in Edinburgh town centre

Sir Richard was knighted following his previous investiture to the Order of the Thistle, the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland.

WHAT IS THE ORDER OF THE THISTLE?

The Order of the Thistle is the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland, recognising Scottish men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life.

The Order is second only in precedence in England to the Order of the Garter.

The date of the foundation of the Order is not known, although legend has it that it was founded in 809 when King Achaius made an alliance with the Emperor Charlemagne.

In addition to the 16 Knights and Ladies, the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Prince William have also been appointed as Royal Knights of the Thistle.

The Buccleuch family are owners of more than 240,000 acres of private land in Scotland.

Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has also been given Scotland's highest possible honour.

Sir Ian founded charity The Wood Foundation in 2007, which encourages citizenship and enterprise for youngsters in Scotland, and works with 65,000 smallholder tea planters in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Order honours Scottish men and women who have held public office or contributed in a particular way to public life.

There are just 16 knights within the order, in addition to certain members of the royal family - the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal.

The Queen is currently in Scotland for Holyrood Week, which normally takes place from the end of June to the beginning of July.

Each year, Her Majesty spends a week visiting various regions in Scotland, as well as hosting a reception at Holyrood Palace.

The Queen looked in good spirits despite having to wear her heavy robes in the hot weather

The Princess Royal also donned her velvet robes with glistening insignia for the occasion

The Queen was helped back into her car as she left the Thistle Service at St Giles Cathedral

Despite pulling out of a service last week due to feeling 'under the weather', the Queen has had a busy week of engagements in Scotland.

On Monday, the Queen attended the Ceremony of the Keys event in Edinburgh - an ancient tradition which sees her offered the keys to Edinburgh under a military guard of honour.

Later in the week, she hosted a reception for the City of Edinburgh Squadron, as well as holding her annual garden party at Holyrood Palace.

Her Majesty also visited Leuchars Station in Fife yesterday to present a new standard to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards as Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment.