Edinburgh Riding of the Marches Cancelled

Submitted by edg on Sat, 10 Sep '22 9.45am
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Edinburgh Riding of the Marches approach Mercat Cross
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The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches event on Sunday has been cancelled following the death on Thursday of Queen Elizabeth.

The event was due to take place on the Royal Mile tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 11). 

The Edinburgh March Riding Association posted an update saying: 

"Following the news that Her Majesty The Queen passed away on 8th September 2022, we hereby advise that the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches event planned for Sunday 11th September 2022 has been cancelled.

Our thoughts are with His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family at this sad time.

Any further announcements will be made in due course."