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

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

To be a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)
HRH The Earl of Wessex, KG

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

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