Prince William Faces Protesters While Honoring Princess Diana at Scottish Ceremony

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Royals (1 / 1) 01.07.2026 23:08 / Simo

Prince William stepped into St. Giles' Cathedral on the day his mother would have turned 65, joining senior royals for a high‑profile Scottish service that mixed tradition, protest and poignant reminders of his family's causes. Read on to discover the full story!

Royal Presence in Edinburgh

The Duke of Rothesay wore a deep green velvet robe and a black hat trimmed with white ostrich feathers for the Order of the Thistle service at Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral. King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended, arriving to a Royal Salute and the playing of "God Save the King," alongside other members of the order including Prince Edward and Princess Anne.

Protests at the Door

Outside, demonstrators held placards reading "What Did You Know?" and chanted "Not my King," making clear some of the public tensions surrounding the event while the royals processed into the cathedral.