Scots’ affection for the Queen is strong, the First Minister said as celebrations to mark her Diamond Jubilee continue.
Alex Salmond spoke as he prepared to attend tomorrow’s thanksgiving service at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral.
He said: “We have had the opportunity this weekend for the people of Scotland to mark this wonderful occasion and it is clear that the Scots’ affection for the Queen continues to be very loyal and strong.
”I am honoured to be attending the service of thanksgiving in St Paul’s Cathedral in London and will be equally honoured when Scotland marks this tremendous reign of 60 years with thanksgiving services in both Glasgow and Edinburgh during Royal week in July and the magnificent specially themed Jubilee Tattoo in August.”
The weekend brought a string of events to mark the anniversary of the Queen’s coronation, including several street parties, other local community activities and a 21-gun royal salute.
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