THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointments to the Royal Victorian Order:-
To be a Knight Grand Cross:
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO.
To be a Knight Commander:
His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KCVO, ADC.
To be a Knight Commander:
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, KCVO.
Background
Awards in the Royal Victorian Order are made personally by The Queen, for services to the Sovereign.