May 28, 2021 at 3:40 pm
The Duke and Duchess had a “wonderful day in Orkney” on Tuesday. (Orkney Photographic)
HRH Prince William has spoken in glowing terms about his recent trip to Orkney.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were warmly welcomed to the county on Tuesday, where they officially opened the new Balfour hospital.
Prince William made his visit to Scotland in his role as Lord High Commissioner of the Church of Scotland. At last week’s opening ceremony for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, he inducted former Orkney MP and MSP Lord Jim Wallace of Tankerness as the new moderator of the kirk.
Annan-born politician Jim Wallace appointed new Moderator of General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
The former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has become the kirk s ambassador at home and abroad
Royal approval Annan-born Rt Hon Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC is pictured with Prince Williams and First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at Edinburgh’s Assembly Hall on Saturday for the induction ceremony.
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May 23, 2021 at 9:57 pm
Lord Wallace of Tankerness has been inducted as moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, in a ceremony presided over by the Duke of Cambridge.
The Duke of Cambridge has spoken enthusiastically about his upcoming visit to Orkney, in a speech to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
The duke is due to visit the county this coming week, as part of a Scottish tour, in his role as Lord High Commissioner of the assembly.
“Catherine and I are looking forward to going to Orkney later this week,” said Prince William as he addressed the opening ceremony of the assembly on Saturday.
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