Queen Elizabeth presents Prince William with a new title amid Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal exit

Queen Elizabeth II has presented Prince William with a new title following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s announcement that they are stepping down from their royal duties.

The monarch, 93, announced on Saturday, January 25, that William, 37, will be the new Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The Queen has appointed Prince William as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the @churchscotland this year.

Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/YaPU7FjUYU

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 25, 2020

The royal title will make William the Queen’s personal representative to the Church of Scotland, where he will carry out engagements and other ceremonial duties.

Richard Scott, the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry, and Princess Anne have previously held the role.

William’s appointment comes weeks after Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, announced on January 8 that they would be stepping down from their royal duties.

On January 18, Queen Elizabeth, William, Harry and Prince Charles came to an agreement, which stipulates that Harry and Meghan will no longer use their “Royal Highness” titles and that the pair are allowed to split their time between North America and the U.K. Harry and the Suits alum will also repay renovation costs for their Frogmore Cottage home in Windsor, England.