Residence
Since 1834 the Lord High Commissioner has resided at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and gives a garden party for Commissioners to the General Assembly on the Saturday afternoon of Assembly week and other hospitality. He or she is entitled to use the Scottish Royal Banner flag, and has precedence immediately after the Sovereign and the Duke of Edinburgh and before the rest of the Royal Family. Even his or her official car receives special treatment and, except for The Queen's, is the only vehicle in the country not to have number plates. However, the plates are re-attached during the closing speech of the Assembly, and the Lord High Commissioner returns to his royal but temporary residence as an ordinary citizen.
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