- Welby is admitted to the Royal Victorian Order for 'personal service' to the Crown
The King has shown his gratitude to those who made his coronation a success, with tributes paid to everyone from the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Crown Jeweler and the ceremony musicians.
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, 67, is being admitted into the Royal Victorian Order for his 'personal service' to the Crown, as revealed by the Daily Mail earlier this month.
He becomes a Knight Commander of the Order (GCVO), which is only the second time in recent history that a serving leader of the Church of England has received the honour.
Although it raises eyebrows given Dr. Welby, it is believed to relate to his role in May's coronation.
The last Archbishop of Canterbury to receive such recognition was Geoffrey Fisher, who had crowned the late Queen Elizabeth in 1953.
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, 67, is admitted to the Royal Victorian Order for his 'personal service' to the Crown
Although it raises eyebrows given Dr. Welby, it is believed to relate to his role in May's coronation.
King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, May 6, 2023
Others thanked for their services at the coronation include David Michael Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Abbey, who becomes a lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO).
Sir Antonio Pappano, conductor of the Coronation Orchestra, becomes Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).
Crown Jeweler Mark Appleby will receive an LVO, as will Coronation Music Advisors David Whelton and James Williams.
His Majesty also presented the Royal Victorian Medal to Barry James Whearty, the Windsor Crown Estate painter and decorator, and Timothy Rayson, the axeholder of the Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.
Christopher Tombling, Chef to the Royal Household, becomes a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO).
The Royal Victorian Order was created by Queen Victoria in 1896 to enable her to recognize and acknowledge special personal services to the sovereign.
Appointments are largely – although not always – made through the New Year and Birthday awards, and recognize a wide variety of services to the Royal Family.
Others thanked for their services at the coronation include David Michael Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Abbey, who becomes a lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO)
It has five degrees of membership, including the two highest degrees of Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) and Knight Commander (KCVO).
Both entitle the holder to use letters after their name and the title Sir, although clerics appointed to the higher levels of the Royal Victorian Order do not use the style in everyday life.
This means it will take some time before Dr. Welby calls himself Sir.
Depending on rank, knights of the order wear their insignia on a ribbon at the neck or on a sash from the right shoulder to the left hip.