Princess Anne’s husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, has been honored with one of the highest ranks in the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles.
Laurence’s main promotion makes him the first member of the Firm to be awarded the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) since Princess Catherine, who obtained the honor from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
In an intimate ceremony at Balmoral Castle on Aug. 21, the king invested Laurence with the GCVO.
Princess Anne’s husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, has been honored with one of the highest ranks in the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles. Getty Images
The title, which is personally granted by monarchs to acknowledge distinguished service to the royal household, means he now ranks alongside the Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla.
Laurence, 70, has been married to the Princess Royal, 75, since 1992. He is broadly revered for both his position within the royal family, as nicely as his expertise as a Royal Navy officer.
The coveted title was based by Queen Victoria in 1896. The Knight Grand Cross, particularly, is the highest grade within the order.
The royal promotion comes during a rumored restructuring of the monarchy, led by Charles and inheritor to the throne, Prince William.
The title means he now ranks alongside the Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The king not too long ago honored his spouse, Queen Camilla, with the prestigious title of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom in celebration of her 78th birthday.
The transfer was an unprecedented one, as Her Majesty turned the first lady to maintain the title, which can only be appointed by a sovereign.
The honorary title must first be nominated by the First Sea Lord, a post presently held by Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who said the queen’s new position will “further enhance Her Majesty’s relationship with the Service.”
Laurence, 70, has been married to the Princess Royal, 75, since 1992. Getty Images
“We are honored to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to HM Naval Base Devonport,” he said in an official assertion on July 16.
“Her Majesty’s visit has been a tremendous boost to morale, and the honorary appointment reflects the high regard in which Her Majesty is held by all of us.”
It’s not the first royal title Camilla has obtained from her devoted husband.
The title is personally granted by monarchs to acknowledge distinguished service to the royal household. / SplashNews.com
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Charles famously named his spouse the Queen Consort — making her the first in more than eight many years.
His Majesty took it a step further in the months that adopted, as he issued a Royal Warrant to change his spouse’s title to “Queen Camilla” in time for their joint coronation on May 6, 2023.
