She said: “I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country, and of the many happy memories Prince Philip and I always held of our time here.

“It is often said that it is the people that make a place, and there are few places where this is truer than in Scotland, as we have seen in recent times.”

Prince William shares his grandmother’s love for Scotland, and he got a mention in the speech too.

“Following my grandson’s time as Lord High Commissioner, Prince William has told me many heartening stories that he heard first hand of people and communities across Scotland uniting to protect and care for those who are isolated or vulnerable,” she said.

Inside the Scottish Parliament Building in Holyrood, the Queen was greeted by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.