Coronation honours announced

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THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointments to the Royal Victorian Order:-

To be a Knight Grand Cross:

His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO.

To be a Knight Commander:

His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KCVO, ADC.

To be a Knight Commander:

His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, KCVO.

Background

Awards in the Royal Victorian Order are made personally by The Queen, for services to the Sovereign.

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