Prince Edward Awarded GVCO on Birthday

The Earl of Wessex celebrates his 47th birthday today and elevation in the Royal Victorian Order. In reward for his services to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed her third son Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO). Edward was appointed previously Commander (CVO, 1989) and Knight Commander (KCVO, 2003) of the Royal Victorian Order.

The prince is also a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (KG). He was appointed to the Order of the Garter in 2006.