Queen awards George Cross to NHS and praises staff
Queen awards George Cross to NHS and praises staff © Reuters 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 B...
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