“Escort to the Crown” 2026 | A Very Early Morning Rehearsal

Experience a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Escort to the Crown 2026! In this video, join us at 07:00 AM for a quiet, early morning dry run as Edinburgh wakes up. Watch infantry soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), Balaklava Company (5 SCOTS), The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland alongside their legendary Pipes, Drums, and Bugles, conduct a full dress rehearsal. They march the historic ceremonial route from Edinburgh Castle, down the Royal Mile, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This precise military rehearsal prepares the regiments for the official arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the grand opening ceremony. The "Escort to the Crown" is a highly prestigious ceremonial procession in Edinburgh where the Honours of Scotland (the nation's crown jewels) are escorted from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile to The Scottish Parliament or Palace of Holyroodhouse.This rare, tradition-steeped event typically takes place during major state occasions, such as the opening of the Scottish Parliament. What you will see in this video: • Exclusive Footage: Early morning access to the military procession route before the crowds arrive. • 2 SCOTS Pipes & Drums: Echoing bagpipes and crisp drumming bouncing off ancient stone walls. • Royal Mile Procession: The stunning visual transition from the Castle down to Holyroodhouse. • Behind-the-Scenes Precision: See the dedication and timing required for a flawless Royal event. If you love British military pageantry, Royal Family events, and the rich history of Scotland, this unique perspective is for you! 🔔 Subscribe for more Scottish culture, military parades, and historic Edinburgh events! 👍 Like this video if you enjoy traditional pipe bands and royal history! 💬 Comment below: Have you ever seen the Royal Regiment of Scotland march live? Thank you for watching! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BAGPIPE VIDEOS ➤    • Bagpipe Videos   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find me on the internet! ➤TWITTER:   / scotjourneys   ➤INSTAGRAM:   / scottish_journeys   ➤FACEBOOK:   / scottishjourneys   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: ☕️ One-off Tip ➤ https://ko-fi.com/scottishjourneys 🖥 Channel Membership ➤   / @scottishjourneys   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please do not copy, reproduce, distribute or re-upload any of my content without my permission. If you would like to get in touch, please email: [email protected] #ScottishParliament2026 #RoyalRegimentOfScotland #2Scots #EdinburghCastle #RoyalMile #KingCharles #QueenCamilla #Holyroodhouse #PipesAndDrums #MilitaryRehearsal #EdinburghEvents #RoyalFamily