Alex Salmond launches smartphone app to celebrate Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

A FREE Queen of Scots smartphone app is to be launched by Alex Salmond’s Government to commemorate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, it has emerged.

The app is one of series of initiatives in Scotland to mark Queen Elizabeth’s 60th year on the throne and was announced by the First Minister as he watched a Royal military march in Edinburgh alongside the Duke of Rothesay as Prince Charles is known in Scotland.

Launching the app, the leader offered fulsome praise to the Queen in a further sign of his desire to embrace the Monarchy, despite the reservations of those in his party with republican beliefs.

Mr Salmond said: “The Queen has given Scotland 60 years of unparalleled service, and Her Majesty’s affection for this country is reciprocated by Scots of all generations who appreciate the distinction and grace with which She has performed her duties.

“The official celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee will therefore present a fine opportunity for all here in Scotland to celebrate the Queen’s reign and reflect on Her Majesty’s hard work and achievements while marking this outstanding service.

“To help celebrate this remarkable achievement, I am delighted to announce that the Scottish Government and our agencies will play a full part in the celebrations with a series of events and initiatives helping to offer a fitting celebration of The Queen’s reign.

“In line with The Queen’s wishes, all of the initiatives will be low cost and celebrate the contribution that individuals make to their communities.

“Each of the events will mark a sincere expression of the warmth of the people of Scotland towards The Queen, and will celebrate Scotland’s history, people and technology as apt touchstones of Her 60 years on the throne.”

Mr Salmond added: “Among the initiatives, a smartphone app will help commemorate the Jubilee, by recalling significant milestones of The Queen’s reign. It will be an exciting, modern testament to Her Majesty, celebrating the best of Scottish technology while at the same time looking back over the past 60 years.”

Further gifts and events will be unveiled in the weeks to come, including a donation to an appropriate Scottish charity in The Queen’s name, and a series of exciting events and initiatives across the country throughout the summer.