The King’s Special Medal: Charles pays special tribute to Camilla by including her in a special honor bestowed upon military personnel, emergency workers, and officials
King Charles has paid a personal tribute to the Queen Consort by including them in his coronation medal, the Mail can reveal.
Camilla appears behind her husband on the medal awarded to military personnel, emergency responders and public officials – subject to eligibility criteria.
The Mail has also received the first image of the much-anticipated medal, which has yet to be officially unveiled. Its design had been kept secret.
King Charles followed the example of George VI, who included Queen Elizabeth in his Coronation Medal in 1937.
Their inclusion is considered entirely appropriate given the Queen Consort’s support for King Charles in the performance of his work and duties.
King Charles paid a personal tribute to the Queen Consort by including them in his Coronation Medal
The silver medal is reportedly expected to cost up to £35million.
The king and queen consort appears on one side, the sovereign’s personal monogram on the other.
She is also publicly involved in charitable causes and holds a number of honorary posts in the armed forces.
Tens of thousands of medals will be minted and awarded at a later date. The king and queen consort appears on one side, the sovereign’s personal monogram on the other.
The cipher consists of the initials of the monarch’s name, Charles, and the title, Rex, which is Latin for king.
The “C” and “R” appear below a depiction of the crown and are surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Camilla appears behind her husband on the medal awarded to military personnel, emergency responders and public officials – subject to eligibility criteria
The Mail has learned that strict eligibility criteria have been imposed following a dispute between government agencies 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 to date (Fri), frontline ambulance and prison service personnel, members of the Royal Household and living recipients of the Victoria’s Cross and the Gallantry of the George’s Cross awards.
In addition, the medal is awarded to service personnel who make an “active contribution” to official coronation events. High officials and officials from decentralized administrations, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories also receive the medal.
Coronation medals have been issued to every British monarch since the coronation of George IV in 1821. Medals commemorating the late Queen’s Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilees were also on display.