Her Majesty was joined by Prince Charles for the small ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday where the chief executives of NHS England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland were awarded their medals
Her Majesty meets Sister Joanna Hogg of the Royal Victoria Hospital's A&ELieutenant Colonel Michael Vernon, Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office read out the George Cross citation, adding:"It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that the George Cross is awarded to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom.
Sir Chris didn't attend his investiture in person but was awarded a knighthood in this year's New Year's honours. Olympic diver Tom Daley was given an OBE for his services to LGBTQ+ rights, while consumer expert Martin Lewis was given a CBE for his services to broadcasting and consumer rights.
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