Her Royal Highness assumes the role following a succession of Royal Patrons including King George V, King George VI and Her Majesty, our Late Queen.

Veterans’ Housing Scotland provides homes for disabled veterans in Scotland. Established in 1915 during World War One, the charity now provides over 600 adapted homes for veterans of the three Services and their families.

The chairman of the board of trustees, group captain Bob Kemp, was delighted to receive the news.

He said: “As a charity, we are very privileged to have such a senior Royal take a special interest in us. The Princess Royal is well-known in Scotland and this, alongside her impressive military connections and interest in veterans, makes her a perfect Patron for us.

“We are looking forward to welcoming the Princess to Scotland in the New Year.”