There’s nothing quite like a prince or duke — or earl — in uniform. And it just so happensPrince Williamis all three!

The royal dad, 36, spent Thursday in Scotland, where he’s known as the Earl of Strathearn, for a series of engagements honoring the contributions of Scots across professions and industries. (William’s title in the U.K. is, of course, the Duke of Cambridge.)

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The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh

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Royal visit to Edinburgh

Royal visit to Edinburgh

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Royal visit to Edinburgh

Before that, he started his day at the Royal Society of Edinburgh where he presented a medal to Professor Richard Henderson, whose “electron microscopy has resulted in new treatments for several serious diseases and saving lives,”Kensington Palace tweeted. Professor Henderson won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2017.

The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh

The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh

While there, he also honored Dr. Thea Musgraves, one of the most accomplished Scottish composers, and David Climie, a renowned bridge builder, and he met Michael Harkins, an entrepreneur who founded Turtle Pack, which makes swimming aids for children.

The Duke Of Cambridge Visits Edinburgh

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Prince William is traveling again barely a week after returning fromhis historic Middle East tour. His wife,Kate Middleton, is still on maternity leave and was not able to make either trip.

source: people.com