Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, now the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, arrived at City Chambers on Friday having just been conferred their new roles.
They stepped out on the Royal Mile to a crowd of residents, making their way around to speak to those who had gathered.
Reportedly, it was the late Queen's wish that the Prince would take on the role of her late husband. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's son, 15-year-old James, Viscount Severn is the new Earl of Wessex.