Charles pays special tribute to Camilla by placing her on a special medal
The King’s Special Medal: Charles pays special tribute to Camilla by including her on a special honor awarded to military personnel, aid workers and civil servants
King Charles has paid a personal tribute to the queen consort by including her on his coronation medal, the Mail can reveal.
Camilla appears behind her husband on the medal that will be awarded to military personnel, aid workers and civil servants – subject to eligibility criteria.
The Mail has also obtained the first image of the highly anticipated medal, which has yet to be formally unveiled. The design was shrouded in secrecy.
King Charles followed the example of George VI who placed Queen Elizabeth on his coronation medal in 1937.
Her inclusion is considered entirely appropriate given the Queen Consort’s support for King Charles in carrying out his work and duties.
King Charles has paid a personal tribute to the Queen Consort by including her on his coronation medal
According to reports, the silver medal is expected to cost as much as £35 million.
The king’s and queen’s consort appear on one side, with the sovereign’s personal monogram on the other.
She also undertakes public assignments on behalf of charities and holds a number of honorary positions in the armed forces.
Tens of thousands of medals will be struck and awarded at a later date. The king’s and queen’s consort appear on one side, with the sovereign’s personal monogram on the other.
The code consists of the initials of the monarch’s name, Charles, and the title, Rex, which is Latin for king.
The ‘C’ and the ‘R’ appear below an image of the crown and are surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Camilla appears behind her husband on the medal that will be awarded to military personnel, aid workers and civil servants – subject to eligibility criteria
The Mail has learned that strict eligibility criteria have been imposed following a row between government departments over who should pay for the medals.
The King’s Coronation Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces who have completed five years of service today (Friday), frontline emergency services and prison staff, members of the Royal Household and living recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross gallantry awards.
In addition, the medal is awarded to service personnel who provide “active, contributing service” to official coronation events. Senior officials and officials of devolved administrations, crown dependencies and overseas territories will also receive the medal.
Coronation Medals have been issued for every British monarch since the coronation of George IV in 1821. Medals have also been issued commemorating the late Queen’s silver, gold and diamond anniversaries.