Prince Edward Awarded Scotland's Highest Honor on His 60th Birthday

King Charles III bestows the Order of the Thistle on his brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, marking a significant royal milestone.

King Charles III has awarded Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Order of the Thistle, Scotland's highest royal honor, in celebration of his 60th birthday.
The Order of the Thistle recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to national life in Scotland.
Other new recipients of the order include anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black, lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy, and Scotland's first black professor Sir Geoff Palmer.
Prince Edward expressed the weight of expectation that comes with his titles, reflecting on his father Prince Philip's legacy.
The Duke of Edinburgh's appointment to the Order of the Thistle is part of a broader royal tradition of honoring service and contribution to the nation.