The King has appointed the Duke of Edinburgh to the Order of the Thistle as four new images of him are released to mark his 60th birthday.
The Duke of Edinburgh has been appointed to the Order of the Thistle by the King as four new photos of him have been shared to celebrate his 60th birthday. The Order of the Thistle is Scotland's highest honour, and the King can give it to anyone he chooses without needing advice from the Prime Minister.
Prof Black is an anatomist and forensic anthropologist whose research has been used to assist with international war-crime investigations and to identify those involved in mass-fatality events. Sir Geoff was the first to use a special microscope to study cereal grains. He did this research for his PhD, is part of community organisations and has received honorary degrees from various schools.In new pictures, Edward is seen wearing a red jumper under a dark waistcoat, and smiling with his three dogs, Labrador Teal, cocker spaniel Mole and Labrador puppy Teasel.
The duke carried out a series of engagements with the Duchess of Edinburgh earlier this week, ahead of his milestone birthday. He was presented with a Leeds Rhinos rugby shirt with “HRH 60” on the back to mark the date, during a visit to Headingley Stadium in Leeds on Friday.
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