Current:Home > StocksSee the Major Honor King Charles III Just Gave Queen Camilla -EliteFunds
See the Major Honor King Charles III Just Gave Queen Camilla
View
Date:2025-04-15 20:46:10
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! (1431)
Related
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- USA Gymnastics Reveals Next Step After Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Bronze Medal Ruling
- Turnout in Wisconsin election tops 26%, highest in 60 years for fall primary in presidential year
- Porsha Williams' cousin and co-star Yolanda Favors dies at 34: 'Love you always'
- Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
- What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race
- Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain
- August 2024's full moon is a rare super blue moon: When to see it
- US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
- Texas Likely Undercounting Heat-Related Deaths
Ranking
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- December execution date set for man convicted of killing a young Missouri girl
- Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
- Olympic Breakdancer Raygun's Teammate Jeff “J Attack” Dunne Reacts to Her Controversial Debut
- Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
- Wembley Stadium tells fans without Taylor Swift tickets not to come as security tightens
- George Clooney drags Quentin Tarantino, calls director David O. Russell 'miserable'
- 10 dogs are found dead at a home in Mississippi, and a man has been arrested
Recommendation
Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
USA Gymnastics Reveals Next Step After Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Bronze Medal Ruling
Maui judge’s ruling bars insurers from going after defendants who agreed to $4B wildfire settlement
Influencer Christine Tran Ferguson Shares She's Pregnant One Year After Son Asher's Death
How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
Paige DeSorbo Reveals if Craig Conover, Kyle Cooke Feud Has Affected Her Summer House Friendships
Spain to investigate unauthorized Katy Perry music video in a protected natural area