THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint the following to be Knights of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle:
The Right Honourable the Lord Hope of Craighead, PC, FRSE
The Right Honourable the Lord Patel
Notes:
The Order of the Thistle represents the highest honour in Scotland. It is second only in precedence in the UK to the Order of the Garter. The Order honours Scottish men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life.
