Get in Touch

A Royal Welcome for Jedburgh

July 8, 2026

His Majesty King Charles III visited the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh on Thursday 2 July 2026, with residents, local businesses and community organisations coming together to give The King a warm Borders welcome. Crowds lined the High Street as the town celebrated a memorable Royal Visit that showcased the history, traditions and community spirit that make Jedburgh so special.

During the visit, His Majesty met independent traders and community groups, visited the Jed Shed, enjoyed the traditional procession led by the Jethart Callant and officially started Jedburgh’s historic Hand Ba’. The day highlighted the unique heritage of the Royal Burgh and the pride shared by everyone who lives and works in the town.

Meeting His Majesty was a real privilege and a moment we’ll always remember. As he stopped to greet us outside our Jedburgh office, we shared a light-hearted exchange about him ‘visiting’ Hastings and joked that he was running behind schedule, which he took with great humour. It was a wonderful experience and a proud moment to represent Hastings during such a memorable day for Jedburgh.

Jodi Gregg & Julie Gallagher

Official photographs from the Royal Visit. Photography: Scottish Borders Council Communications and Rob Gray Photography.

Parade with bagpipers in uniforms marching down a sunny street, bunting and historic buildings overhead.
Parade on a town street with bagpipers in kilts marching between crowd barriers and colorful bunting overhead.
Crowd of people on a sunny street during a celebration, holding Union Jack flags amid hanging flower baskets in the background.
Two formally dressed people stand near a black Range Rover with its rear door open on a busy street, brick buildings overhead bunting.”]}{
A man in a grey suit hands something to fans behind a barrier at an outdoor event, with many people reaching out.
Group of people outside a storefront shaking hands; police officer in high-visibility vest stands nearby, smiling.
Three adults in formal attire shake hands outside a shop window, with a man in a brown plaid jacket, a woman in a red dress, and an older man in a gray suit; storefront signage and hanging flower basket visible.
Three men in formal attire pose in front of a blue 'Welcome to Jedburgh' banner (ceremonial event).
Three men in formal attire outdoors, one in a military-style dress uniform, smiling and talking together.
Two elderly men in a parade; a uniformed officer with a red-trimmed hat and a gray-suited man waving colorful ribbons.

A Memorable Moment for Hastings

As His Majesty made his way along the High Street, Julie and Jodi were proud to represent Hastings outside our Jedburgh office as he greeted local businesses and members of the public. The King stopped to shake hands, exchange a few words and share a laugh before continuing through the town.

Following the visit, Julie was also interviewed by members of the national and local media, reflecting on the occasion and what it meant for the town.

Group of people outside a storefront shaking hands; police officer in high-visibility vest stands nearby, smiling.
Group of civilians and police officers stand outside a shop with a purple Hastings sign and colorful window displays, near a hanging flower basket.
Group of people standing outside a purple Hastings & Co storefront, chatting near a police officer in a high-visibility vest.
Group of people chat outside a real estate agency storefront with a large purple sign above and window posters displaying properties.
Man with a video camera talks to a woman in a beige blazer outside a purple Hastings storefront with real estate posters in the windows.
Crowd watches a parade as uniformed military personnel walk along a street, with a man in a suit waving at the foreground and spectators behind a stone wall.
Crowded town street during a parade with red and blue bunting and Union Jack flags overhead, spectators on both sides.
Man in ceremonial military uniform shakes hands with an older gentleman in a gray suit during an outdoor event, with another suited man and a police officer in the background.
Three men stand outdoors: two in ceremonial uniforms and one in a gray suit, near a stone wall and flowering shrubs.

A Proud Day for Jedburgh

It was a privilege to be part of such a special occasion and to witness the warm welcome given by the people of Jedburgh. We hope this collection of photographs captures not only the Royal Visit, but also the pride, tradition and community spirit that make our town such a special place.

Share Article

Our Blog Categories

Featured Property

Compare listings

Compare
Search Properties
Book a Valuation
Get in Touch
Facebook-f Instagram Youtube

Quick Search