Prince Williamhas a new title.On Saturday,Queen Elizabethappointed her grandson as the newLord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. In the position, William will become the British monarch’s personal representative to the Church of Scotland, carrying out various official visits and ceremonial duties.William, 37, takes over the role from Richard Scott, the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry. Before Scott,Princess Anneheld the position.The appointment comes as William’s brotherPrince Harryand Harry’s wifeMeghan Marklestep back as senior members of the royal family.Last week,Queen Elizabethand her family — including William, Harry andPrince Charles—cemented an agreementfor the terms of Harry and Meghan’s royal exit. After a period of transition that ends this spring, Meghan, 38, and Harry, 35, will lose their “Royal Highness” titles, repay renovation costs to their Frogmore Cottage home and split their time between North America and the U.K.ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP via Getty Images; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImageAmid the royal drama, William and wifeKate Middletonhave been continuing their royal duties, recentlyhosting a reception at Buckingham Palaceon behalf of the Queen. The reception marked the U.K.-Africa Investment Summit taking place in London. (Harry also attended the summit, taking part in meetings with leaders from three countries.)In his speech, William offered some personal words about the couple’s personal connection to the region.Prince William and Kate Middleton.Yui Mok/PA ImagesCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE‘s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“The African continent holds a very special place in my heart,” the royal dad said. “It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died. And when deciding where best to propose to Catherine, I could think of no more fitting place than Kenya toget down on one knee.”Kate, 38, and William are alsoset to attendthe British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards — the British equivalent ofthe Oscars— on Feb. 2.
Prince Williamhas a new title.
On Saturday,Queen Elizabethappointed her grandson as the newLord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. In the position, William will become the British monarch’s personal representative to the Church of Scotland, carrying out various official visits and ceremonial duties.
William, 37, takes over the role from Richard Scott, the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry. Before Scott,Princess Anneheld the position.
The appointment comes as William’s brotherPrince Harryand Harry’s wifeMeghan Marklestep back as senior members of the royal family.
Last week,Queen Elizabethand her family — including William, Harry andPrince Charles—cemented an agreementfor the terms of Harry and Meghan’s royal exit. After a period of transition that ends this spring, Meghan, 38, and Harry, 35, will lose their “Royal Highness” titles, repay renovation costs to their Frogmore Cottage home and split their time between North America and the U.K.
ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP via Getty Images; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Amid the royal drama, William and wifeKate Middletonhave been continuing their royal duties, recentlyhosting a reception at Buckingham Palaceon behalf of the Queen. The reception marked the U.K.-Africa Investment Summit taking place in London. (Harry also attended the summit, taking part in meetings with leaders from three countries.)
In his speech, William offered some personal words about the couple’s personal connection to the region.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Yui Mok/PA Images
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“The African continent holds a very special place in my heart,” the royal dad said. “It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died. And when deciding where best to propose to Catherine, I could think of no more fitting place than Kenya toget down on one knee.”
Kate, 38, and William are alsoset to attendthe British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards — the British equivalent ofthe Oscars— on Feb. 2.
source: people.com
