Prince William has recently just been announced the Lord High Commissioner, by the Queen as an observer to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 2020.
The appointment which was made by the 93-year old Monarch will be representing at the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly from 16-22 May 2020 and will carry out official duties to promote the work of charities and the church.
Prince William isn’t the first to be appointed to take up this responsibility in time past as a representative of Scotland in recognition of their contribution to society. Princess Anne, Prince Charles – known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland – the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex have had their call in past years.
William is known as the Earl of Strathearn in Scotland and Kate, who will likely join him on this year’s call is known as Countess of Strathearn north of the border.
The Duke will make opening and closing addresses to the Assembly and report back to the Queen on proceedings. He will also receive a Guard of Honour, a 21-Gun Salute and the keys to the City of Edinburgh. While on this duty Prince William will be based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Assembly and will maintain the Church of Scotland’s independence forms part of the 1707 Act of Union between England and Scotland.
