The Duke of Edinburgh has been appointed to the Order of the Thistle - the highest honour in Scotland - as photos are released of him marking his 60th birthday.
New images have been released of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, to mark his 60th birthday. In the photos, the King's youngest brother is wearing a red jumper underneath a dark buttoned waistcoat, and smiling with his three dogs, a labrador called Teal, a cocker spaniel named Mole and a labrador puppy, Teasel.
The duke's latest title comes a day after he wiped away tears while listening to his wife describe him as 'the best of fathers' and the 'most loving of husbands'. Speaking at the Community Sport and Recreation Awards in Leeds, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh said her husband 'never seeks compliments for himself - which is why I am grateful for this chance to be able to publicly celebrate and compliment him'.
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