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21 Gun salute, Edinburgh Castle, 6 February 2017

To commemorate the Queen's accession to the throne on 6th February 1952 a 21-Gun Royal Salute takes place at Edinburgh Castle.

The Queen becomes the first British monarch to reach their Sapphire Jubilee.

Prior to the Royal Salute a Guard Mounting takes place on the Castle Esplanade.

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Contained in galleries: 21 Gun Salute | Edinburgh Castle | 6 February 2017

To commemorate the Queen's accession to the throne on 6th February 1952 a 21-Gun Royal Salute takes place at Edinburgh Castle. <br />
<br />
The Queen becomes the first British monarch to reach their Sapphire Jubilee.<br />
<br />
Prior to the Royal Salute a Guard Mounting takes place on the Castle Esplanade.<br />
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(c) Richard Dyson| Edinburgh Elite media