“It had to work as a ceremonial sword, so it’s overall dimensions ... It was not until the late Queen died last year when the Scottish Government approved the creation of a new sword in ...

A new sword ... of expert Scottish craftspeople. First Minister Humza Yousaf said: "The Honours of Scotland have immense historical significance, having been present at many major ceremonial ...

Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown ... So, the rituals and pageantry that played out in the Scottish capital were ceremonial rather than statutory.