Current:Home > NewsSee the Major Honor King Charles III Just Gave Queen Camilla -SummitInvest
See the Major Honor King Charles III Just Gave Queen Camilla
SafeX Pro Exchange View
Date:2025-04-10 19:41:30
King Charles III just gave his wife Queen Camilla a royally big honor.
His Majesty appointed her to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle on June 16, Buckingham Palace announced.
According to the royal family's website, the Order "represents the highest honour in Scotland," with it recognizing 16 knights as well as men and women "who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life." In fact, its members also include Princess Anne and Prince William.
The website notes that the King is Sovereign of the Order and that any appointments to it are "entirely his personal gift."
Over the years, Camilla has fulfilled many roles in Scotland, including serving as Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen.
"Coming to this University, and to this city, has always felt a bit like coming home to me," she said during a visit to the school in January to celebrate the tenth anniversary of her appointment to the role. "Firstly, because my Father's family came from this part of Scotland. Secondly, because my husband and I are lucky enough to spend precious time each year in Aberdeenshire. And finally, because ten years ago, I received the great honor of being installed as Chancellor of this very special University."
Her Majesty was also named president of Maggie's—a nonprofit that offers support to people battling cancer as well as to their families in Scotland, Wales and England—back in 2008. In addition, she was appointed patron of several other organizations based in Scotland—including Horseback UK, which uses horses to help veterans with life-changing injuries and works with children in nearby communities, and Crathie Opportunity Holidays, which provides accessible holiday cottages for people with disabilities.
Camilla was also named Duchess of Rothesay after tying the knot with Charles, and they've made several visits to Scotland together over the years.
The news comes a little more than a month after the king and queen's coronation in May (although, they immediately became king and queen consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last September).
And Camilla isn't the only one to receive a new appointment following Charles' accession to the throne. His Majesty also named William and Kate Middleton Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh.
What's more, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children are now Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—with a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex telling E! News in March, "The children's titles have been a birthright since their grandfather became Monarch."
Get the latest tea from inside the palace walls. Sign up for Royal Recap!veryGood! (62657)
Related
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- Who gets paid? How much? What to know about the landmark NCAA settlement
- Are you prepared for 'Garfuriosa'? How 'Garfield' and 'Furiosa' work as a double feature
- Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Body-Shaming Comments
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Chick-fil-A has a new chicken sandwich. Here's how it tastes.
- Negro Leagues Museum unveils 24-foot-tall Satchel Paige card ahead of MLB Rickwood Field game
- Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
- Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
- Kourtney Kardashian reflects on 'terrifying' emergency fetal surgery: 'That was a trauma'
Ranking
- New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US
- Woman jogger killed by naked man rampaging through Swiss park
- Cassie breaks silence, thanks fans for support after 2016 Diddy assault video surfaces
- Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans says he’s recovering from a minor stroke
- 2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
- Lo Bosworth on getting 10 hours of sleep, hydrotherapy and 20 years of 'Laguna Beach'
- Federal environmental agency rejects Alabama’s coal ash regulation plan
- Pennsylvania lawmakers question secrecy around how abuse or neglect of older adults is investigated
Recommendation
NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
2024 French Open draw: 14-time champion Rafael Nadal handed nightmare draw in first round
Nvidia’s stock market value is up $1 trillion in 2024. How it rose to AI prominence, by the numbers
American Airlines retreats after blaming a 9-year-old for not seeing a hidden camera in a lavatory
Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
How Jada Pinkett Smith Is Supporting Husband Will Smith 7 Months After Separation Revelation
Greek yogurt is now more popular in the U.S. than regular yogurt. Is that a good thing?
18-year-old student shot near suburban New Orleans high school