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King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William were at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh this week to attend the biennial ceremony of the Order of the Thistle. Created in 1687 by King James, this order of chivalry is the second most prestigious in the United Kingdom.
At this event, King Charles III inducted new members, including Queen Camilla and Edward, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince William, already a member since 2012, was also present. Princess Anne, recovering, was unfortunately unable to attend the ceremony.
Among the new members are Dame Sue Black, anthropologist, Baroness Helena Kennedy, lawyer, and Sir Geoff Palmer, professor emeritus at the University of Edinburgh.
This ceremony marks the royal family’s first public appearance since the Trooping the Colour parade in June, celebrating the birthday of King Charles III.
The king and queen also celebrated the 900th anniversary of the city of Edinburgh, first mentioned in 1124. On July 3, the royal couple took part in a series of events, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle.
The visit is part of Royal Week, an annual tradition in which the British sovereign focuses on Scottish affairs. Due to the early general election, the king had to condense his engagements into just two days.