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Prince William, King Charles in Scotland to bestow country’s highest honor on Queen Camilla The monarch appointed his wife to the highest order of chivalry in the country

King Charles III appointed his wife, Queen Camilla, to one of the highest honors in the U.K. this week.

King Charles III appointed his wife, Queen Camilla, to one of the highest honors in the U.K. this week.

On Wednesday, Prince William joined his father and stepmother in Scotland for the Thistle Service at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh during Royal Week, an annual official visit by the monarchy.

The Order of the Thistle is the highest order of chivalry in the country, recognizing 16 knights (men and women) who “have held public office or have contributed significantly to national life,” along with additional royal knights, according to the royal family’s official website.

King Charles awarded the honor to Queen Camilla and his brother, Prince Edward, who holds the title of Duke of Edinburgh, the same one their father, Prince Philip, held.

Prince William and Princess Anne are counted among the knights and ladies in the order, along with the 16 selected for their public duties.

On social media, the royal family shared a group photo of Prince William (known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland), King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince Edward in the full regalia for the occasion.