King Charles Kicks Off Royal Week With Ancient Ceremony — Surprise Guest Sparks Reaction

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Pageantry and parade

Music from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and Pipes and Drums of the 2nd Battalion set the tone while the Royal Company of Archers stood on parade. After presenting honors at an investiture, the King donned a top hat for a garden party attended by Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.

Controversy and a possible reunion

Queen Camilla's decision to welcome J.K. Rowling to Holyrood drew criticism on Tuesday. The visit comes as Royal Week (June 30–July 3) precedes Prince Harry's potential trip to the U.K., when he plans to bring Meghan Markle and their children back for the first time in four years amid family tensions and security questions. A spokesperson said on June 29 that Harry "continues to explore every available option to enable the visit to proceed safely and to give his children the opportunity to enjoy the U.K."