Prince William and Princess Kate are principally known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, but in Scotland they are referred to by a less familiar name.

When King Charles ascended to the throne, his former title of Prince of Wales was passed down to his son Prince William, with his wife Princess Kate becoming the Princess.

They also inherited the Duchy of Cornwall, making them the Duke and Duchess, and retained their titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, which they were given when they married in 2011.

However, there is another lesser-known title that was bestowed on William and Kate in 2022, which is generally only used when they travel to Scotland.

The future King and Queen are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when they are north of the border, with the Royal Family attending events in Scotland this week as part of Holyrood Week.

While Princess Kate remains off work due to her cancer treatment, on July 3 her husband the Duke will attend the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral.

King Charles, Prince William and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh will attend the service to see Queen Camilla and Prince Edward be installed to the Order of the Thistle.

The Baroness Black of Strome LT, the Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws LT and Sir Geoff Palmer KT will also be installed alongside the royals.