King Charles awards Prince Edward Scotland's highest honour

The King bestowed the Order of the Thistle upon his brother during a ceremony at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.

King Charles awarded his brother, Prince Edward, Scotland's highest royal honour, the Order of the Thistle, in a ceremony at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. 

This accolade, bestowed exclusively by the King, recognises individuals for their significant contributions and achievements. Prince Edward, who turned 60 earlier this year, was honoured for his patronage of various Scottish charitable organisations, including the Edinburgh International Festival.

Prince Edward was joined by his wife, Sophie, during the private ceremony. The King, Prince William, and other knights participated in a procession to the chapel, adorned in traditional velvet robes and white plumed hats. "It's a huge privilege," Edward shared with Alan Titchmarsh on ITV's Love Your Weekend. "You walk into a room and, particularly still today, there are name places on a card and I still look around going: 'Yes, but where am I sitting?'"

The award follows the death of Prince Philip, Edward's father, who previously held the title. Other notable members of the Order include Princess Anne and Prince William.