Scotland’s First Minister was welcomed by the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Nicola Sturgeon met with the queen at the Queen’s official Scots home during the monarch’s four-day Holyrood Week visit.

When pressed by the media at yesterday’s Covid briefing, the First Minister declined to disclose the subject of discussion, but stated she was delighted to be able to meet the queen once again.

The 95-year-old was seen raising her arms and smiling at the Scottish First Minister, who is now campaigning for a second vote on independence.

She also met with Alison Johnstone, the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, in her official home in Edinburgh.

The audience is part of a series of activities that follow the trip’s cancellation last year due to the coronavirus quarantine.

The Queen’s four-day tour will honor Scottish culture, accomplishment, and communities.

Traditional activities attracting thousands of people, such as the garden party at Holyroodhouse, will not take place this year, in accordance with Government rules.

The news comes after large crowds gathered in and around Edinburgh Waverley railway station yesterday to greet the Queen as she arrived in the city.

During the four-day tour, the Queen will be accompanied by other members of the Royal Family.

Her grandson, the Duke of Cambridge – known as the Earl of Strathearn in Scotland – will accompany her to engagements on Monday, while her daughter, the Princess Royal, will accompany her on Wednesday and Thursday.

The encounter follows The Queen’s introduction to Irn-Bru on a visit of AG Barr’s plant in Cumbernauld, where the soft drink is made.

As the Royal grandmother and grandson were given an outline of the company’s history, Prince William was spotted taking a sip of the vivid orange beverage.

The Queen’s tour is her first formal journey north of the border since her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, died.

During a visit to Stirling Castle later that day, she formally reopened the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum.

Meanwhile, after visiting a battleship under construction, the Duke of Cambridge spoke movingly about the late Duke of Edinburgh.

“My family’s affection for the Royal Navy is well known, and, as I saw the work taking place here today, I was thinking of my grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh.

“He would have been fascinated and excited to see such advances in skills and technology being put into practice.”

During her visit to Scotland, the Queen is staying at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where she has continued to perform her duties as head of state despite her late husband’s death.