On Thursday, Prince William headed to Scotland to attend a war memorial service, meet with entrepreneurs, and give out several royal medals. But nobody there was calling him the Duke of Cambridge. Kensington Palace’s official Twitter account noted that when he’s in Scotland, he’s the Earl of Strathearn instead. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The Duke of Cambridge is attending engagements in Scotland today. Did you know that The Duke is known as The Earl of Strathearn in Scotland? Find out more: https://t.co/SHlVOADDMO pic.twitter.com/JzzvPjVtkq — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 5, 2018 The Independent reports that senior, married officials in the royal family have different regional titles. Scotland was its own country until 1707, and has its own system of nobility, which is why the titles for royals are different. Back in 2011, William and Kate were given the titles Earl and Countess of Strathearn on their wedding day. Local politicians welcomed the new title, especially since the two met while attending the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, and Charles also has two separate Scottish titles, the Earl of Carrick and Baron of Renfrew. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the Earl and Countess of Dumbarton. Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Dundee, Scotland in 2015. Getty Images The Earl of Strathearn is an ancient title in Scotland, and the original title holders were prominent nobility in the country with close ties to the Pope. The last Earl of Strathearn inherited the title way back in 1408, before the title was annexed to the crown amid strife with King James I. “The title has had a checkered career, lying dormant for a long time,” historian Colin Mayall told the Daily Record. “It was resuscitated by Queen Victoria but never again had the same significance as in the early days when the pro-English Earls were relevant to Scotland’s growth as a country.” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Edinburgh before they were married. Getty Images The first Earl of Dumbarton was George Douglas, who was given the title in 1675 in recognition for his military service. BBC News notes that the title became extinct after his son, who inherited the title, died. It hasn’t been used in 260 years. Those aren’t the only different titles William and Harry have. The Telegraph notes that in Northern Ireland, William and Kate are known as Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus, while Harry and Meghan are Baron and Baroness Kilkeel. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Prince William Is Strikingly Handsome as His Alter Ego the Earl of Strathearn There’s nothing quite like a prince or duke — or earl — in uniform. And it just so happens Prince William is all three! The royal dad, 36, spent Thursday in Scotland, where he’s known as the Earl of Strathearn, for a series of engagements honoring the contributions of Scots across professions and industries. (William’s title in the U.K. is, of course, the Duke of Cambridge.) Get push notifications with news, features and more. The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh Prince William visits the Royal Society of Edinburgh to present of Royal Medals on July 5, 2018. | Credit: Jane Barlow/Getty Most notably, he attended an Annual Service of Commemoration at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle to remember those who died in conflicts from 1914 to today. He wore an official military uniform for the occasion and was joined by Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Royal visit to Edinburgh Prince William leaves the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle on July 5, 2018. | Credit: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Royal visit to Edinburgh Prince William attends the Annual Service of Commemoration at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. | Credit: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Royal visit to Edinburgh Prince William wears a military uniform for the Annual Service of Commemoration at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. | Credit: Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Before that, he started his day at the Royal Society of Edinburgh where he presented a medal to Professor Richard Henderson, whose “electron microscopy has resulted in new treatments for several serious diseases and saving lives,” Kensington Palace tweeted. Professor Henderson won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2017. The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh Prince William awards Professor Richard Henderson the Royal Medal on July 5, 2018. | Credit: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh Prince William leaves the Royal Society of Edinburgh with Lord Provost Frank Ross on July 05, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. | Credit: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty While there, he also honored Dr. Thea Musgraves, one of the most accomplished Scottish composers, and David Climie, a renowned bridge builder, and he met Michael Harkins, an entrepreneur who founded Turtle Pack, which makes swimming aids for children. The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh Prince William does a “turtle high-five” with Michael Harkins, founder of Turle Pack, at the Royal Society of Edinburgh. | Credit: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty BRITAIN-SCOTLAND-ROYALS Prince William signs the guest book during a tour of the Royal Society of Edinburgh on July 5, 2018. | Credit: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty William is also stopping by a reception at the National Museum of Scotland to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the National Health Service, which provides free healthcare for U.K. residents. Some 700 guests will be in attendance.<doc-sep>When you’re Prince William, there’s no such thing as casual Friday. The royal dad wore a traditional dark green robe and black velvet hat with white ostrich feathers as he joined Queen Elizabeth for the annual Order of the Thistle service in Scotland. Get push notifications with news, features and more. Completing his regal outfit: the order’s star, which features the motto “No one harms me with impunity.” The prince, and his aunt Princess Anne, accompanied the Queen, 92, for the service in Edinburgh as two new knights were installed in St. Giles’s Cathedral in Edinburgh city center. Thistle service, St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK - 06 Jul 2018 Queen Elizabeth and Prince William at the Order of the Thistle ceremony in Scotland on July 6, 2018. | Credit: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock William, 36, who is titled the Earl of Strathearn in Scotland, received the honor from his grandmother the Queen six years ago around the time of his 30th birthday. On Friday, it was the turn of His Grace Sir Richard Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and Sir Ian Clark Wood to join the order. RELATED VIDEO: New Dad Prince William Appears to Nod Off During Anzac Day Service The service comes as part of Holyrood week for the Queen, who spends several days in the Scottish capital hosting a garden party, meeting people and attending events. William has been in Edinburgh for a few days, too, supporting his grandmother by attending a series of public events. The Order of the Thistle is the prince’s second honorary knighthood. He was invested in the Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle in 2008, which involves an annual June march down from the castle and a carriage ride back up the hill.<doc-sep>Hello and top of the morning to ya! There are lots of things going on in the world that are stressful, but you know what? Let's take a moment of reprieve and talk about Prince William for a moment, because he! Has! Arrived! The Prince joined the Queen and Princess Royal for an incredibly fancy event called the Thistle Ceremony at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh this morning, and showed up looking like this: Getty Images This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Honestly, he doesn't look nearly as enthusiastic about wearing this outfit as he should, especially given the size of his hat feather. Getty Images And given the fact that he got to dress in matching outfits with his granny. Getty Images Cheer up, Prince William! Look at your hat! It's the embodiment of joy! Mehera Bonner Contributor Mehera Bonner is a news writer who focuses on celebrities and royals. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>
Prince William arrives at the Royal Society of Edinburgh William will be admitted as an honorary fellow of educational charity the Royal Society of Edinburgh before handing awards to Professor Richard Henderson, David Climie and Dr Thea Musgrave. The Duke of Cambridge's visit comes as the Queen is in Ediburgh for Holyrood Week and today the monach will pay a visit to an army base just up the road in Fife. The Prince will later attend a commemorative service at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle, prior to attending an evening reception marking 70 years of the NHS. Nobel Prize winner Professor Henderson works in the field of electron microscopy. Prince William will be in Scotland at the same time as his grandmother the Queen His work directly contributed to a revolution in structural biology, while renowned bridge builder Mr Climie oversaw the seven-year Queensferry Crossing construction project. Composer and conductor Dr Musgrave is considered one of the most influential and successful Scottish composers of her time. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Health Secretary Jeane Freeman will join the Prince for the reception marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the National Health Service. Prince William is welcomed by Frank Ross, Lord Provost of Edinburgh The celebration will give thanks to NHS staff through the years and all those who have supported the service. NHS Scotland chief executive Paul Gray will attend the event at the National Museum of Scotland. In addition, 700 invited guests nominated by Scotland's 14 health boards will be in attendance. Prince William at the Royal Society of Edinburgh's presentation ceremony Prince William attends Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem