The Duchess of Cambridge appointed to the Royal Victorian Order

Published 29/04/2019

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

To be a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) - HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.

Notes to editors

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

 

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