King Charles, Queen Camilla Receive Scotland's Crown Jewels During Coronation Ceremony. In Pics

The National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication was held to celebrate the new monarch’s connection with Scotland.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart following a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla were on Wednesday presented with the crown jewels of Scotland in a historic ceremony marked by blessings from multi-faith leaders, including by a Hindu priest, in Edinburgh to celebrate the Coronation of a new monarch. (Image: Getty Images)

The National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh is symbolic of the monarch’s connection with the devolved region. The Christian ceremony was joined by a Hindu priest, a Muslim Imam, a Jewish Rabbi and a Buddhist monk for the segment entitled “blessings and greetings from representatives of faith and belief communities". (Image: Getty Images)

"May Goddess Sri Lakshmi and God Sri Venkateswara bless Your Majesties and the royal family with purity and unity of thoughts, words and deeds to serve and uplift the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth,” said Dr Srihari Vallabhajousula, Honorary Priest of the Hindu Temple of Scotland in Glasgow, in his reading. (Image: Getty Images)

The Prince and Princess of Wales – William and Catherine, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, were among those present at the ceremony along with other senior royals in Edinburgh. (Image: Getty Images)

The festivities in the Scottish capital included a People's Procession, a Royal Procession, a 21-gun salute, and a flypast by the Red Arrows. Several royal fans had lined the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh city centre for the royal occasion, which also attracted some anti-monarchy protesters. (Image: Getty Images)