Queen Elizabeth II awards George Cross to NHS heroes

Queen Elizabeth II has presented the George Cross to National Health Service heroes at Windsor Castle. The George Cross is UK's highest civilian order and this year's ceremony gave honour to Covid-19 heroics for displaying ''courage, compassion and dedication'' amidst the pandemic. The ceremony also marked The Queen’s first public investiture since knighting Capt Sir Tom two years ago. Representatives from all four countries of the UK were at the ceremony. Scroll down for more details.

Congratulations and Thank You to all NHS workers, past and present. pic.twitter.com/rZrOryZOIX

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 12, 2022

The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, has presented the George Cross to representatives of the National Health Service. pic.twitter.com/bLjYOEe2Mw

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 12, 2022

Thank you NHS 💙👏

The Prince of Wales has joined Her Majesty The Queen to present the George Cross Medal, awarded in recognition of acts of the greatest heroism, to the National Health Service of the UK. pic.twitter.com/ialgVv6XYS

— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) July 12, 2022