The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the NHS at a service of thanksgiving before hosting a tea at Buckingham Palace.
The service at St Paul’s Cathedral will celebrate the NHS’s contribution to the country during Covid-19, reflecting on the work and achievement of health staff, volunteers and carers.
William and Kate will join guests including leading figures in the NHS pandemic response, several hundred members of frontline staff, and patients.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during Beating Retreat at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on their recent visit to Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the NHS at a service of thanksgiving before hosting a tea at Buckingham Palace.
The service at St Paul’s Cathedral will celebrate the NHS’s contribution to the country during Covid-19, reflecting on the work and achievement of health staff, volunteers and carers.
William and Kate will join guests including leading figures in the NHS pandemic response, several hundred members of frontline staff, and patients.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during Beating Retreat at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on their recent visit to Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)
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The Queen has awarded the George Cross to the NHS as the health service marks its 73rd anniversary on Monday.
In a personal message, the Queen said NHS staff across the UK had worked with courage, compassion and dedication for more than 70 years.
NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said the award recognised the skill and fortitude of staff.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are hosting a Buckingham Palace tea later to thank NHS workers.
The George Cross, instituted by King George VI in 1940 during the height of the Blitz in World War Two, is awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most courage in circumstances of extreme danger .
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the NHS at a service of thanksgiving before hosting a tea at Buckingham Palace.
The service at St Paul’s Cathedral will celebrate the NHS’s contribution to the country during Covid-19, reflecting on the work and achievement of health staff, volunteers and carers.
William and Kate will join guests including leading figures in the NHS pandemic response, several hundred members of frontline staff, and patients.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during Beating Retreat at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on their recent visit to Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)