That ends our live coverage of the official opening of the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament by King Charles.

Here are the main headlines from Holyrood:

• The King addressed the Scottish Parliament and said it gave him the "greatest pleasure" to mark the new session
• He said the parliament stood as a powerful expression of Scotland's democratic tradition
• King Charles added that the people of Scotland looked for leadership to address the challenges we all faced
• He welcomed the "local heroes", nominated by each MSP, who he said should take pride in their achievements. The King and Queen went to meet them after proceedings in the chamber came to a close.
• The King also made reference to the Tartan Army which brought a chuckle to the chamber
• In response, First Minister John Swinney said Scotland was a nation "born of multiple identities"
• Swinney stressed the need for Scotland's people to work together but pointed out that the country had the capacity to absorb and overcome every passing storm
• MSPs and the royal couple were treated to performances by the National Theatre of Scotland's Lyceum Youth Theatre, the National Youth Choir of Scotland and the NYCOS BSL Youth Choir
• They also heard Let This Hall Be full of Noises from Scotland's Makar Padraig MacAoidh and Ae Fond Kiss performed by Ellie Beaton and Rachel Groves

That's all from the live page team today. Thank you for joining us. The editor was Catherine Lyst. The writer was Craig Hutchison.

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The late Queen visited the Scottish Parliament 10 times, including the formal opening of each term of parliament after the six Holyrood elections in 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2016 and 2021.

She also attended special sessions for its 10th and 20th anniversaries, as well as the opening of the Holyrood building and a sitting in Aberdeen to mark her Golden Jubilee.

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The late Queen described the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 as a "rare moment" in the life of the nation, "when we step across the threshold of a new constitutional age".

She stressed that she had "trust in the good judgement of the Scottish people", adding that she was "confident in the future of Scotland".

The opening ceremony saw the Queen arrive at the Assembly Hall - the home of the parliament while Holyrood was being built - in a horse-drawn carriage.

She was accompanied by the Crown of Scotland, which dates back to the 15th Century, in what was its first use in a public ceremony since 1953.

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Let's take take you back 27 years to reflect on the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999.

The late Queen opened the first Scottish Parliament for 300 years on 1 July.

The King, or Prince Charles as he then was, attended the opening and has visited several times since then.

The ceremony was held in the General Assembly Hall on The Mound in Edinburgh, where members of the Scottish Parliament met until the opening of the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in 2004.

Scotland's then First Minister Donald Dewar gave an emotional speech at the event, saying the day was a "turning point" in which democracy had been renewed in Scotland.

"This is about more than our politics and our laws," Dewar declared. "This is about who we are, how we carry ourselves and in quiet moments of today we might hear echoes on the past."

Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson thanks all the performers, saying their presence reflects the hope we share for our country. He closes the meeting of parliament.

Bonnie Dundee and A Hundred Pipers is performed by the Scottish Parliament’s piper Stuart McMillan MSP from the Members’ Garden as guests depart.

Turbulent times and global challengepublished at 12:16 BST

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Kirsten Campbell
BBC Scotland political correspondent

It's striking that both the King and the first minister have referenced turbulent times and global challenge.

John Swinney spoke of the outcome of the recent election requiring a new politics of co-operation while King Charles reminded MSPs that debate can be carried out with respect and courtesy.

Their words perhaps reflect a concern about the rise of more extreme views, and the possible links to civic unrest.

The message from both seems to be "work together for the good of society".

Ae FondKiss is performed by Ellie Beaton (vocals) and Rachel Groves (clarsach), current and previous BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year winners.

Scotland’s Makar Pàdraig MacAoidh [Peter Mackay] delivers a specially commissioned poem in Gaelic, Let This Hall be Full of Noises.

John Swinney says Scotland has the capacity to absorb and overcome every passing storm.

The first minister points out that there are now only four MSPs from the original intake in 1999.

He calls for co-operation and renewal and adds that new politics is the basis for a new hope.

Swinney moves on to the next part of his speech in Gaelic, which thankfully he translates.

"Our people need us to work together, to improve their lives to bring them hope that is what we must now do," he says.

First Minister John Swinney stands to give his response to the King's address.

"We are a new parliament, with new faces, new mandates," he says.

"People filled with new hopes and ambitions for this nation we all love."

The first minister goes on to tell the chamber Holyrood welcomes Charles King of Scots.

Swinney says: "This Scotland of today is a nation born of multiple identities."

We now hear The Beat of a Different Drum, performed by the National Youth Choir of Scotland’s Edinburgh Regional Choir, led by Mark Evans, and NYCOS BSL Youth Choir, led by Paul Whittaker.

The National Theatre of Scotland perform As Others See Us, written and directed by Martin O’Connor and performed by members of The Lyceum Youth Theatre.

King Charles tells the chamber: "People across Scotland look for leadership and for practical action to help build a fair and prosperous society."

He highlights the challenges we all share as inhabitants of a planet whose climate is changing dangerously and whose biodiversity is being seriously depleted.

The natural world and human world are not competing interests, but "deeply interwoven ones", the King adds.

He welcomes the "local heroes" from across Scotland, nominated by MSPs for their dedication and service.

"They have every reason to take pride in their achievements and the Queen and I look forward to meeting them," he says..

He says he and the Queen offer their warmest good wishes for the session to come.

King Charles gets to his feet to address the chamber.

He says: "It gives me the greatest pleasure to join you once again for the opening of a new session of the Scottish Parliament.

"It is the warmth and spirit of the people of Scotland that leaves the deepest impression upon us and continues to inspire our admiration."

The King adds: "This parliament has stood as a powerful expression of Scotland's democratic tradition."

The King and Queen take their seats in the Scottish Parliament's debating chamber.

Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson starts his opening remarks.

He says to the King and Queen: "Thank you for joining us as you mark the opening of the 7th session of the Scottish Parliament.

"This is a day of great significance for the parliament.

"Our parliament belongs to all the people of Scotland."

The Mace, Elizabeth Sword and Crown of Scotland are carried into the chamber as part of a procession to a fanfare composed by Sir James MacMillan KT CBE, conducted by John Logan and performed by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Brass Ensemble.

Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson introduces the King and Queen to the first minister and the opposition party leaders.

This takes place in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Holyrood and are met by Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson.

Our BBC colleagues have counted four soldiers so far becoming ill/fainting, and being taken into Holyrood.

Is the close hot weather taking its toll?

British Army soldiers based in Scotland are providing ceremonial support for the Opening Ceremony of Scottish Parliament, in the City of Edinburgh.

The 19th Regiment Royal Artillery and the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland are providing the escort to the Crown from Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Parliament which will be placed in the chamber.

They are also lining the route for the procession of Their Majesties The King and Queen from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the Queensferry House entrance to parliament