Order of the Thistle

British

noun

Also called: the Thistle. an ancient Scottish order of knighthood revived by James VII of Scotland in 1687. It consists of the sovereign, 16 knights brethren, and extra members created by statute. It is the equivalent of the Order of the Garter, and is usually conferred on Scots

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A dramatic image of her in the countryside at Balmoral taken by Julian Calder in 2010 shows her wearing the mantle of the Order of the Thistle and was inspired by paintings of clan chiefs.

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King Charles has awarded his brother the Duke of Edinburgh the Order of the Thistle - Scotland's highest royal honour.

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The crown jewels will be presented to the King by the Very Reverend Prof David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal and Dean of the Order of the Thistle.

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And the Honours of Scotland will be presented to the King by the Very Reverend Prof David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal and Dean of the Order of the Thistle.

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In a statement, the palace said: "The King has been graciously pleased to appoint the Queen to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle."

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