May 24

May 24 The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend engagements in Scotland

Countess of Wessex, Duchess of Edinburgh

On Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended several engagements in Scotland as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s role as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The Lord High Commissioner, His Grace the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Edinburgh, leave the General Assembly Hall to carry out their duties. #GA2024 #RoyalFamily #Church #Christianity #faith #god #edinburgh pic.twitter.com/0SukY6lTuT
— Church of Scotland (@churchscotland) May 22, 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh first held a Meeting with Chaplains at Lothian Chambers.

The RAF Chaplain in Chief attended the General Assembly of @churchscotland with colleagues from @ArmyChaplaincy @RoyalNavy. Appreciation for the vital work of Padres from all 3 services was expressed by AVM Tim Jones. #GA2024

Photo @AndyOBrienPhoto pic.twitter.com/PILkFOe43F
— RAF Chaplains (@RAFChaplains) May 22, 2024

Afterward, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a Luncheon at the Scottish Parliament.

The Duchess of Edinburgh also visited Capability Scotland as Patron. She visited their Craigmillar Hub where she met staff and the people supported by the charity.