The constitutional details of how an independent Scotland can keep the monarchy — or in a less-likely scenario become a republic — are not yet clear. Bogdanor said the British nike air max 1 men would likely appoint a "governor general' to represent the queen in an independent Scotland, as has been done in Commonwealth countries.

The person in that role would be appointed by the queen on the advice of the British prime minister, he said. The queen has more cheap nike air max blood than many other British monarchs — her mother came from an ancient aristocratic Scottish family. In addition, her affection for Scotland is well known.

Elizabeth traditionally spends three nike air max uk each summer at Balmoral Castle, the private Scottish home for the royals since the 1850s. She also spends a week every year at Holyrood Palace, the monarch's official residence in Edinburgh. View galleryFILE - In this Friday June 17, 2011 file cheap nike trainers, Britain's … FILE - In this Friday June 17, 2011 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves as she arrive … "The queen most definitely has an affinity with Scotland. She has known it from a very early age and it's very much in her blood," said Joe Little, managing editor at Majesty magazine.