The spotlight fell on Scotland’s capital on September 16, as the Pope landed in the city and visited Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Holyrood House.
The Queen, along with the Duke of Edinburgh, received the Pope at her official residence before he made his way in the Popemobile through the city centre.
Passing along Princes Street, he was greeted by huge crowds as he headed up Lothian Road.
Later, after travelling to Glasgow, he delivered Mass at the city’s Bellahouston Park, in a huge ceremony attended by tens of thousands of people.
And during the event, Benedict, formerly Cardinal Ratzinger, was serenaded by Susan Boyle.
. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (1226025a) The Popemobile drives down Princes Street with Edinburgh Castle in the background State Visit of Pope Benedict XVI, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - 16 Sep 2010
The Popemobile drives down Princes Street with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Photo: Shutterstock
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh walk with Pope Benedict XVI to the Morning Drawing Room in the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Photo: Dan Kitwood
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh walk with Pope Benedict XVI to the Morning Drawing Room in the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Photo: Dan Kitwood
