The Queen has been attended the new sessions of parliament since 1999 The Queen is visiting the Scottish Parliament for the royal opening of its fourth session.
She will address MSPs and dignitaries in Holyrood's main chamber, in a ceremony also featuring music and poetry.
It will be followed by the traditional Riding event - a procession down the Royal Mile to the parliament.
It features 1,500 politicians, performers, members of the public and "local heroes" nominated by MSPs.
Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond will also address MSPs, along with the Scottish Parliament's new presiding officer, Trisha Marwick.
Ms Marwick told BBC Scotland the new political make-up of the Holyrood chamber - an overall SNP majority - would not make any difference to the the warm welcome the Queen would receive.
"This parliament has enjoyed the support of the Queen since it was opened in 1999," said the presiding officer.
"She has been a constant supporter of this parliament and the MSPs are delighted that she's coming along again."
As well as speeches in the main chamber, guests are being treated to a performance of Robert Burns' "Now Westlin Winds", by award-winning folk singer Karine Polwart, and the reading of a specially-written poem by Scots Makar Liz Lochhead, entitled "Opening the Doors Again!".
The Riding, which is intended to symbolise the parliament's connection with the people of Scotland, will include performers such as the Dollar Academy Juvenile Pipe Band and African singers.
Ms Marwick added: "We've got 1,500 people taking part in the Riding, people from community groups the length and breadth of Scotland - they reflect the Scottish people, and it's important the Scottish people have a part in the ceremony of the Scottish Parliament."
There will also be an afternoon of free entertainment at Holyrood, featuring choirs, orchestras, and contemporary bands, including Crayons and French Wives.
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-scotland-13975323
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