Troopers and emergency service employees to get medal for supporting coronation
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ore than 400,000 individuals – together with members of the armed forces and emergency service employees – are to be given a medal for his or her efforts to assist the King’s coronation.
The medal is a present from the nation to commemorate the coronation for the individuals who will make the service on May 6 occur, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport stated.
Everyone actively contributing to and supporting the occasion will likely be awarded it, together with law enforcement officials, choristers, navy personnel and ambulance employees.
The medals, product of nickel silver, and that includes a portrait of Charles and the Queen Consort on one aspect and the royal cypher, a laurel wreath and the date of the coronation on the opposite, are anticipated to be given to greater than 400,000 individuals.
Its ribbon is made up of pink, blue and white vertical stripes.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer stated: “The coronation medal will act as a reminder of the important part each person has played in this moment of history.
“From our armed forces who protect our country to the emergency services who care for us at home, alongside those volunteers who are giving up their time to make this event so special, I am delighted that we can mark their contribution to this special day, and for each and every day that they go above and beyond serving their country.”
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden stated: “The coronation would not be possible without the dedication and selfless service shown by our armed forces and other public servants.
“This medal is a fitting recognition of their efforts and a thank you from the nation. It will be worn with pride for years to come.”
The medal will even be given to serving members of the police, hearth, emergency companies, jail companies and armed forces who’ve accomplished 5 full years of service.
Living particular person recipients of the George Cross or of the Victoria Cross will even obtain one.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman stated: “This medal is a symbol of the critical role our emergency services will play in this potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honour our new King.
“However, it rightly also goes further and recognises not just those who are helping at the coronation, but the heroes across our emergency services, such as the police, fire and rescue services, that go to work every day to protect and support us all.”
The first coronation medal was awarded in 1603, underneath the reign of King James I.