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American tourist in Edinburgh cannot believe their luck after 'spotting royalty'
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An American tourist in Edinburgh could not believe their luck as they spotted Princess Anne travelling down steps in the city centre.
The royal family member was understood to be on her way to Princes Street Gardens alongside the council's Lord Provost Robert Aldridge on Saturday July 7.
The tourist explained how they had missed their tram only to spot the princess as she awaited their next ride.
Sharing their discovery on TikTok, account Thistle&Prairie, said: "Missed the Tram in Edinburgh but turned around and saw Princess Anne entering Princes Street Gardens.
"Not everyday you see royalty as an American."
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The Princess Royal was in the capital to unveil a bronze medallion depicting Queen Elizabeth II in the Gardens.
The unveiling was attended by many former Royal Scots and their families as well as members of The Royal Scots Club and representatives of the City of Edinburgh Council. A service of dedication was conducted by Reverend Dr Iain May, Chaplain to The Royal Scots Regimental Association.
In 2007, Princess Anne unveiled an addition to the monument to mark the Regiment's amalgamation, the final chapter in its history, and to acknowledge and commemorate the Regiment's 373 years of service.
Brigadier George Lowder, Chair of the Regimental Trustees, said: ' The Royal Scots have always been, and continue to be, very proud of their long service to Crown and country which is commemorated on this monument.
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"Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the last Sovereign under whom the Regiment served, appointed HRH The Princess Royal to be Colonel in Chief of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) in 1983.
"We have been greatly honoured, therefore, that The Princess Royal, whose long and continued connection with the Regiment we cherish, has unveiled this final addition to our monument today".
