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Prince William Appointed as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2021
Prince William, the third in line to the throne, has been given a new title to add to his already impressive resume.
On Monday, Her Majesty appointed the Duke of Cambridge as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2021.
This is the second time he has been given this important role, having previously held it in 2020.
Unfortunately, the Annual General Assembly in Edinburgh last year was canceled due to the pandemic.
The position of Lord High Commissioner is chosen annually by the Queen and lasts for 12 months.
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Traditionally, it has been reserved for Scottish individuals, although members of the Royal Family have also held this title in the past.
Notable previous holders include Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Charles, and Prince Edward.
Prince William now succeeds Scottish aristocrat Richard Scott, the 10th Duke of Bucklew and 12th Duke of Queensberry.
As part of his new role, Prince William will travel to Scotland in May to host the online event in person at the General Assembly Hall in Edinburgh.
The commission granted by the Queen specifically pertains to Scotland, requiring the Lord High Commissioner to be physically present in the country.
During the Assembly, Prince William, known as the Earl of Strathran in Scotland, will deliver both the opening and closing addresses.
Additionally, he will carry out various official functions as the Lord High Commissioner and report back to the Queen on the proceedings.
According to the Royal Family’s website, the Lord High Commissioner’s primary responsibility is to maintain the relationship between the State and the Church.
This tradition dates back to the late 16th century.
As part of the role, the Lord High Commissioner delivers opening and closing addresses to the General Assembly and provides updates to Her Majesty on the Assembly’s activities.
During the General Assembly, the Lord High Commissioner is granted permission to reside at the Palace of Holyrood House.
As a mark of respect, they receive a Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute, and are presented with the keys to the City of Edinburgh.
It is customary for the Lord High Commissioner to extend invitations to distinguished guests to stay at the Palace and offer hospitality to commissioners attending the Assembly, as well as those who have made significant contributions to public life in Scotland.
In Scotland, Prince William and his wife Catherine are known as the Earl and Countess of Strathran.
The Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian Church, recognizes only Jesus Christ as the King and Head of the Church.
Therefore, when attending Church services in Scotland, the Queen does not hold the title of Supreme Governor of the Church of Scotland.
Instead, she attends as an ordinary member.
The appointment of Prince William as Lord High Commissioner was made based on the advice of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
This comes at a crucial time for the Union, as the Scottish Government has recently published draft legislation for a second independence referendum.
The Scottish National Party, led by Ms. Sturgeon, plans to bring forward the bill if they secure a majority in the upcoming elections in May.
The draft bill proposes the same questions that were asked in the 2014 referendum, where the Scottish people chose to remain part of the United Kingdom.
However, it does not set a specific date for the referendum.
So far, the UK Government has rejected calls for a new vote on Scotland’s independence from the Scottish National Party.
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