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A Royal Wedding 1503

James IV
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  • This event is in the past
    Daily (7 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023)
  • 11:00
  • Included with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Adults

    In August 1503, celebrations were held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for the marriage of James IV and Margaret Tudor. This union was known as the marriage of the thistle and the rose. 520 years later, join us to discover more about this important historical event, including a poem written to celebrate the occasion by Scottish makar William Dunbar.


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.