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Queen Elizabeth arrives in Scotland for ancient Ceremony of the Keys

She will make personal appearances while Prince Charles and the Princess Royal will also stand in for her

Simon Rushton
Simon Rushton

June 27, 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II has travelled to Scotland for a week of traditional public engagements and celebrations.

The queen has mobility problems that have forced her to cancel many public appearances in 2022 and her presence in Scotland was not confirmed until Monday.

She will make personal appearances at some of the Scotland events but Prince Charles, heir to the throne, and her daughter Anne, Princess Royal, will stand in for her in others.

Prince Charles, known as the Earl of Rothesay in Scotland, and the Princess Royal will all take part in a series of public engagements over the coming days.

On Monday, the queen was in Edinburgh for the Ceremony of the Keys — the traditional opener to Holyrood week for the royals.

  • Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, is seated between her grandfather King George V and grandmother Queen Mary as they ride in a carriage back to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, in August 1935. All photos: Getty Images
    Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, is seated between her grandfather King George V and grandmother Queen Mary as they ride in a carriage back to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, in August 1935. All photos: Getty Images
  • US president Dwight Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth inspecting a Guard of Honour at the gates of Balmoral, Scotland, in 1959.
    US president Dwight Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth inspecting a Guard of Honour at the gates of Balmoral, Scotland, in 1959.
  • Prince Andrew perches on Prince Philip's lap during a picnic in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, with the queen, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, in 1960.
    Prince Andrew perches on Prince Philip's lap during a picnic in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, with the queen, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, in 1960.
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip by a waterfall in the grounds of Balmoral Castle in 1972.
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip by a waterfall in the grounds of Balmoral Castle in 1972.
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with highland cattle at Balmoral in 1972.
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with highland cattle at Balmoral in 1972.
  • The queen, Princess Diana, and Prince Charles share a joke as they attend the Braemar Highland Games in 1982.
    The queen, Princess Diana, and Prince Charles share a joke as they attend the Braemar Highland Games in 1982.
  • Queen Elizabeth is surrounded by Scottish flags as she watches the procession along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to mark the formal opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2004.
    Queen Elizabeth is surrounded by Scottish flags as she watches the procession along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to mark the formal opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2004.
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive to officially open the new headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Gogarburn, in 2005.
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive to officially open the new headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Gogarburn, in 2005.
  • The queen visits Stirling Castle, the home of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, in 2007.
    The queen visits Stirling Castle, the home of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, in 2007.
  • The queen and Prince Philip attend the Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in 2007.
    The queen and Prince Philip attend the Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in 2007.
  • Queen Elizabeth, alongside Prince Charles, is presented with one of the first copies of 'Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, The Official Biography' by author William Shawcross in the garden at Birkhall, the Scottish home of the prince, in 2009.
    Queen Elizabeth, alongside Prince Charles, is presented with one of the first copies of 'Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, The Official Biography' by author William Shawcross in the garden at Birkhall, the Scottish home of the prince, in 2009.
  • The royal family watch proceedings from their box at the 2009 Braemar Highland Games.
    The royal family watch proceedings from their box at the 2009 Braemar Highland Games.
  • The queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles leave the 'Hebridean Princess' boat after a family holiday around the Western Isles of Scotland, in Scrabster in 2010.
    The queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles leave the 'Hebridean Princess' boat after a family holiday around the Western Isles of Scotland, in Scrabster in 2010.
  • Queen Elizabeth and Pope Benedict XVI leave the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland, after a visit by the pope in 2010.
    Queen Elizabeth and Pope Benedict XVI leave the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland, after a visit by the pope in 2010.
  • The queen meets guests at a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, in 2014.
    The queen meets guests at a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, in 2014.
  • The queen and Prince Philip arrive at 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' in Rosyth Dockyard in Fife, where she formally named the Royal Navy's biggest ever ship in 2014.
    The queen and Prince Philip arrive at 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' in Rosyth Dockyard in Fife, where she formally named the Royal Navy's biggest ever ship in 2014.
  • Queen Elizabeth attends the Opening Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park.
    Queen Elizabeth attends the Opening Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park.
  • First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on board the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' in 2015, in Edinburgh.
    First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on board the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' in 2015, in Edinburgh.
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles watch competitors at the Braemar Gathering in 2016.
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles watch competitors at the Braemar Gathering in 2016.
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince William visit AG Barr's factory, where the Irn-Bru drink is manufactured, in Cumbernauld in 2021.
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince William visit AG Barr's factory, where the Irn-Bru drink is manufactured, in Cumbernauld in 2021.
  • The queen during an inspection of the Balaklava Company, 5 Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, at Balmoral in 2021.
    The queen during an inspection of the Balaklava Company, 5 Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, at Balmoral in 2021.
  • The queen and Prince Charles pose at Balmoral Estate Cricket Pavilion with children from nearby Crathie Primary School, to mark the start of the official planting season for the queen's Green Canopy in October 2021.
    The queen and Prince Charles pose at Balmoral Estate Cricket Pavilion with children from nearby Crathie Primary School, to mark the start of the official planting season for the queen's Green Canopy in October 2021.

In the ceremony, the monarch was handed the keys of the Scottish capital and welcomed to her “ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland”.

She was joined by her youngest son, Edward, and his wife, Sophie, known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar while they are in Scotland, for the event, which is taking place at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

In May, royal officials said the queen would not attend this summer's royal garden parties at Buckingham Palace or Holyrood.

She spent an unscheduled night in hospital in October, forcing her to cancel a series of public engagements.

Queen Elizabeth II in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images

The Scotland trip comes after her platinum jubilee celebrations, when she pledged to continue to serve the country “to the best of my ability supported by my family”.

The four-day holiday included the Trooping the Colour parade, a church service at St Paul’s Cathedral, and an open-air concert at Buckingham Palace.

She was not able to attend the Epsom races during her jubilee week and she also did not appear at Ascot — a traditional royal event where fashion meets horse racing.

  • The most recent official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle, was for her platinum jubilee. The image is part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition, on view at Windsor Castle until September 26. Photo: Ranald Mackechnie
    The most recent official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle, was for her platinum jubilee. The image is part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition, on view at Windsor Castle until September 26. Photo: Ranald Mackechnie
  • This portrait, issued by the Royal Collection Trust, was taken by photographer Dorothy Wilding in 1952, and is featured in the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession exhibition, on view at Buckingham Palace until October 2. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
    This portrait, issued by the Royal Collection Trust, was taken by photographer Dorothy Wilding in 1952, and is featured in the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession exhibition, on view at Buckingham Palace until October 2. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
  • This portrait of Queen Elizabeth by British artist Lucian Freud was finished in 2001 and caused an outcry. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Reuters
    This portrait of Queen Elizabeth by British artist Lucian Freud was finished in 2001 and caused an outcry. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Reuters
  • The monarch was featured in Andy Warhol's 'Reigning Queens' series of portraits created in 1985. The pop art print, although not officially commissioned, was later brought into the Royal Collection. The image is a part of Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
    The monarch was featured in Andy Warhol's 'Reigning Queens' series of portraits created in 1985. The pop art print, although not officially commissioned, was later brought into the Royal Collection. The image is a part of Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
  • This image of Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day on June 2, 1953, was taken by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, and remains one of the most famous portraits of the monarch. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
    This image of Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day on June 2, 1953, was taken by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, and remains one of the most famous portraits of the monarch. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
  • The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II painted by Pietro Annigoni, was finished in 1956 and commissioned by the Fishmongers Company in the City of London. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. PA
    The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II painted by Pietro Annigoni, was finished in 1956 and commissioned by the Fishmongers Company in the City of London. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. PA
  • Michael Leonard's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was painted for her 60th birthday, and commissioned by 'Reader's Digest'. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Reader's Digest / Shutterstock
    Michael Leonard's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was painted for her 60th birthday, and commissioned by 'Reader's Digest'. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Reader's Digest / Shutterstock
  • Nigerian artist Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy painted this portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was commissioned by the Commonwealth to mark her 2002 golden jubilee on March 10, 2002. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
    Nigerian artist Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy painted this portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was commissioned by the Commonwealth to mark her 2002 golden jubilee on March 10, 2002. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
  • Artist Chris Levine made headlines with his controversial portrait titled 'Lightness of Being', which shows the queen with her eyes closed. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
    Artist Chris Levine made headlines with his controversial portrait titled 'Lightness of Being', which shows the queen with her eyes closed. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust
  • The 1963 plaster cast known as the 'Dressed Head' by Arnold Machin, provided the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on British stamps from 1967. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Getty Images
    The 1963 plaster cast known as the 'Dressed Head' by Arnold Machin, provided the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on British stamps from 1967. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Getty Images
  • This recent portrait of the monarch titled 'Algorithm Queen', was painted by an ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist called Ai-Da Robot for the platinum jubilee.
    This recent portrait of the monarch titled 'Algorithm Queen', was painted by an ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist called Ai-Da Robot for the platinum jubilee.
  • Ralph Heimans's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was commissioned to mark her 60 years on the throne and hung in the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Dean and Chapter of Westminster / AFP
    Ralph Heimans's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was commissioned to mark her 60 years on the throne and hung in the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Dean and Chapter of Westminster / AFP

Queen Elizabeth has notched up a number of milestones in her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.

She has reigned for longer than any other monarch in British history.

The record was held by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, seven months and two days until 1901.

At 96, Queen Elizabeth is the oldest current monarch and head of state in the world.

Two kings have ruled for longer: France's Louis XIV for more than 72 years between 1643 and 1715 and Thailand's Bhumibol Adulyadej, who spent 70 years and four months on the throne until his death in October 2016.

Queen Elizabeth has travelled to more than 100 countries since 1952 — another record for a British monarch — and made more than 150 visits to Commonwealth countries.

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Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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Monday, January 28
Iran v Japan, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Tuesday, January 29
UAEv Qatar, Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Friday, February 1
Final, Zayed Sports City Stadium (6pm)

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Why it pays to compare

A comparison of sending Dh20,000 from the UAE using two different routes at the same time - the first direct from a UAE bank to a bank in Germany, and the second from the same UAE bank via an online platform to Germany - found key differences in cost and speed. The transfers were both initiated on January 30.

Route 1: bank transfer

The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.

Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount

Total received: €4,670.30 

Route 2: online platform

The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.

Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction

Total received: €4,756

The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.

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Trump v Khan

2016: Feud begins after Khan criticised Trump’s proposed Muslim travel ban to US

2017: Trump criticises Khan’s ‘no reason to be alarmed’ response to London Bridge terror attacks

2019: Trump calls Khan a “stone cold loser” before first state visit

2019: Trump tweets about “Khan’s Londonistan”, calling him “a national disgrace”

2022:  Khan’s office attributes rise in Islamophobic abuse against the major to hostility stoked during Trump’s presidency

July 2025 During a golfing trip to Scotland, Trump calls Khan “a nasty person”

Sept 2025 Trump blames Khan for London’s “stabbings and the dirt and the filth”.

Dec 2025 Trump suggests migrants got Khan elected, calls him a “horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor”

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

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Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

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About Karol Nawrocki

• Supports military aid for Ukraine, unlike other eurosceptic leaders, but he will oppose its membership in western alliances.

• A nationalist, his campaign slogan was Poland First. "Let's help others, but let's take care of our own citizens first," he said on social media in April.

• Cultivates tough-guy image, posting videos of himself at shooting ranges and in boxing rings.

• Met Donald Trump at the White House and received his backing.

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