Today, the King appointed two Scots as members of the Order of the Thistle.
Professor Sir Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan are now members of what is thought of as the highest honour in Scotland, for their contributions to engineering and music respectively.
The King is the sovereign of the order and appoints whom he deems fit entirely through his own accord, without advice from third parties such as the Government.
Additionally, Baroness Katherine Grainger was appointed the Usher of the Green Rod, marking her as an officer of the order.
The order is comprised of 16 knights and ladies, as well as the Queen, The Princess Royal, the Duke of Rothesay and The Duke of Edinburgh.
Sir Jim is known for his work in engineering and university leadership.
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