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Robert Hardy explains the ceremonial and background to the 7: Installation of a New Governor of Edinburgh Castle
The Lord Lyon King of Arms reads Her Majesty's commission appointing GENERAL
SIR CHANDOS BLAIR as the 94th recorded Governor of the Castle He demands the Key of the Castle and that the gates be opened. Housed in the Castle are the Honours of Scotland - the Crown, Sceptre and Sword of State which were lost for over 100 years until discovered by Sir Walter Scott in 1818. The Sword of State is ' borne in accordance with ancient custom immediately before the Sovereign at the Installation of Knights of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.'
Title music MAJOR TREVOR L. SHARPE Script by MICHAEL KERR Producer KEN GRIFFIN

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Unknown:
Sir Chandos Blair
Unknown:
Sir Walter Scott
Music:
Major Trevor L. Sharpe
Script By:
Michael Kerr
Producer:
Ken Griffin
Source: Radio Times

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