Image: Crown Copyright 2023. PO Joel Rouse

His Majesty The King presented Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Processions as part of a special parade and medal presentation at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, 30th May 2023.

The service personnel recognised by His Majesty for their role included over 100 Naval Ratings who drew the State Gun Carriage, bearing Her late Majesty’s coffin, during the Funeral Processions in London on 19th September 2022.

Image: Crown Copyright 2023. PO Joel Rouse. 

The Royal Navy personnel were appointed to the Royal Victorian Order by The King in March 2023 as part of the demise honours list, which is usually published following the death of the Monarch to recognise those who have provided personal service to the Sovereign.

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