Prince William was given a new role by the Queen as the High Commissioner of the Scottish General Assembly of the Church.

Kensington Palace (Prince William's official residence) on January 26 made a statement, explaining that the High Commissioner represented the Queen at the General Assembly and that the Queen had appointed this position at the advice of the British Prime Minister. . Prince Charles, the father of Prince William, once held this position.

"The role of the High Commissioner is to maintain the relationship between the state and the Church. The appointment of the High Commissioner is a long tradition dating back to the end of the 16th century," the statement said.

Scottish Church General Assembly meets on 16 - 22/5. Prince William will give the opening and closing remarks.

Prince William takes on a new role in the context of the couple's brother Harry - Meghan two weeks ago withdrew from the royal family. They lost the title of prince and princess, no longer performing the royal role or representing the Queen at any activities. Harry also had to withdraw from all military roles. Harry - Meghan only has the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex but Buckingham Palace will revise Meghan's title.