Holyroodhouse

British

/ ˌhɒlɪruːdˈhaʊs /

noun

a royal palace in Edinburgh in Scotland: official residence of the Queen when in Scotland; begun in 1501 by James IV of Scotland; scene of the murder of David Rizzio in 1566

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A 21-gun salute will fire from Edinburgh Castle with a procession back to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2023

During the event, the King was presented with a leather-bound book detailing the history of Holyroodhouse by moderator of the High Constables, Roderick Urquhart.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Soon after, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiments and a collection of military bands will set off from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the king’s official residence in Edinburgh.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

A 21-gun salute will be fired from Edinburgh Castle at about 15:20 before the royal procession travels back to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Knox proceeds to reprobate, in the severest terms, the unhallowed amusements which Mary permitted at Holyroodhouse.

From Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) by Bell, Henry Glassford

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