King Charles' military medals explained as monarch wears impressive display at D-Day event
King Charles wore a full medal bar today as he attended a major event commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Portsmouth.
King Charles wore an impressive array of medals and badges today as he took part in a major event commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Portsmouth.
The King joined his son, the Prince of Wales, leading UK politicians and veterans as he paid tribute to the "courage, resilience and solidarity" of our servicemen.
Charles was pictured wearing a full medal bar pinned to the left hand side of his jacket.
From left to right, the medals are as follows: Queen’s Service Order (New Zealand, Coronation Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal, Golden Jubilee Medal, Diamond Jubilee Medal, Platinum Jubilee Medal, Naval Long Service Good Conduct (LSGC) with three additional service bars, Canadian Forces Decoration with three additional service bars, The New Zealand Commemorative Medal and the New Zealand Armed Forces Award.
On top of the medals three more badges were pinned, including the UK Veterans' Association badge, which is awarded to those who received a medal for service in the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, RAF, Home Guard or reserve forces.
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Around his neck, Charles also wore the Order for Merit, which is awarded to those who have provided distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture.
The Order is restricted to 24 members as well as additional foreign recipients.
During his speech, the King told the crowd: "The stories of courage, resilience and solidarity we have heard today and throughout our lives cannot fail to move us, to inspire us and to remind us of what we owe to that great wartime generation.
"It is our privilege to hear that testimony, but our role is not purely passive.
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"It is our duty to ensure that we and future generations do not forget their service and their sacrifice in replacing tyranny with freedom."
Charles spoke of his "profound admiration and respect" for those who took part in D-Day.
He added:: "It remains our solemn duty to continue to honour the outstanding gallantry, service and sacrifice of those who took part in that perilous mission."
