Prince Harry was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in 2015. Thereafter follow those honoured with different grades of the order, divided into five levels: the highest two conferring accolades of knighthood and all having post-nominal letters and, lastly, the holders of the Royal Victorian Medal in either gold, silver or bronze. window.adsContainer = {"positionAfterTitle":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle5_Rel_Newrev","isOrganicUserAd":true,"max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position2":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_After_Title_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position3":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Below_Next_Rel_Newrev","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position4":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle_Rel_Newrev","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position5":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle1_Rel_Newrev","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position6":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle2_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position7":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle3_Rel_Newrev","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position8":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle4_Rel_Newrev","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position9":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle5_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position10":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle6_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position11":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle7_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position12":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle8_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position13":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle9_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position14":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle10_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position15":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle11_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"position16":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_Middle12_Rel_Newrev","max_width":336,"max_height":280},"positionTop":{"code":"Article_Desktop_970x250_Header_Rel","isOrganicUserAd":false,"max_width":970,"max_height":250},"positionBottom":{"code":"Article_Desktop_Sidebar_Bottom_Rel_Newrev","isOrganicUserAd":true,"max_width":300,"max_height":600},"positionBottomRight":{"code":"Article_Desktop_300x250_After_Title_Rel_Newrev","isOrganicUserAd":true,"max_width":336,"max_height":280}} It was awarded to a danish court official (and worn from its danish-style ribbon). hitType: 'event', What do the medals Prince Harry is wearing today mean? The Royal Victorian Order - as I am sure you know, is in the personal gift of the Sovereign and they restrict issue. His Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with 2 Bars honours his service with the Royal Navy. Very interesting James, thank you.I think you have solved it. In 2002 Harry was awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal, which was given to everyone who was in active service on February 6 2002 and had been in the forces for five years. Harry was in black tie, with the KCVO (Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order) Neck Order and Star on his bow tie. Thus, a badge with a low number can be re-issued half a century later. As they arrived at the Cathedral today Mike could be seen wearing several medals. As well as his brothers, Edward wore his Canadian Forces Decoration, and New Zealand Commemorative medals. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of }); "Prince Harry is wearing his KCVO Neck Order and Star, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Gold Jubilee medal and Diamond Jubilee medal today, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said." Sal - how would you account for both examples having the 1295 number on their reverses ? Many of the medals are ceremonial but others were awarded for service, including in Afghanistan and the Falklands war. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. The Duke of Sussex, who served in Afghanistan, wore his KCVO Neck Order and Star, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Gold Jubilee medal, and Diamond Jubilee medal on his black suit. Prince Harry and Mike Tindall's Jubilee service medals explained Roses in honour of June being The Duke of Edinburghs birth month. Did Faraday get any awards? - AnswersAll Harry also wears the KCVO Neck Order and Star, which is awarded for personal service to the monarchy. He was presented the medal by his aunt Princess Anne at Combermere Barracks in Windsor. The interesting thing is that I bought them together as a set but the seller had no info or history. eventAction: 'load' I missed the crown difference because I was looking at the numbering which id not look like the numbering I have on my other piece. (Empress of India). Gentleman's Military Interest Club Full names, styles, ranks and titles are given where applicable, as correct at the time of appointment to the order. },false) TDD:Why did the Queen bestow this on Harry? His Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with 2 Bars honours his service with the Royal Navy. 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